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GoldBean vs Roboflow Universe

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIGoldBeanNEW—Roboflow UniverseNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

GoldBean vs Roboflow Universe: common questions

Which is more reliable, GoldBean or Roboflow Universe?

On our scheduled checks, Roboflow Universe leads on measured uptime — GoldBean at —% versus Roboflow Universe at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do GoldBean and Roboflow Universe need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — GoldBean uses an API key and Roboflow Universe uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.

Can I call GoldBean and Roboflow Universe from the browser?

Only GoldBean is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Roboflow Universe needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are GoldBean and Roboflow Universe free for commercial use?

GoldBean has unclear commercial terms, and Roboflow Universe has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.