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GoldBean vs SkyBiometry

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

APIGoldBeanNEW—SkyBiometryREACHABLE—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesno
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
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GoldBean vs SkyBiometry: common questions

Which is more reliable, GoldBean or SkyBiometry?

On our scheduled checks, SkyBiometry leads on measured uptime — GoldBean at —% versus SkyBiometry 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 SkyBiometry need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — GoldBean uses an API key and SkyBiometry 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 SkyBiometry from the browser?

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

Are GoldBean and SkyBiometry free for commercial use?

GoldBean has unclear commercial terms, and SkyBiometry 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.