SPORTS DATA PLATFORMS
ValueOddsAPI vs Goalserve
An odds feed or a wider sports-data package?
Published by ValueOddsAPI · Sources reviewed 30 October 2026 · Product comparison, not an independent performance benchmark.
The practical difference
Goalserve offers live scores, statistics, historical data and odds feeds in XML and JSON. Its catalogue separates sport-specific feeds, an odds offering and broader packages.
Sources: Sports data catalogue, Odds feed packages.
Pricing, requests and data
| Compare | Goalserve | ValueOddsAPI |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Choose the required feed package and confirm current pricing with Goalserve. | Data Archive €149, Data Display €399 and Data Partner from €999/month, excluding VAT. Scope is agreed before activation. |
| Usage model | Request frequency and delivery terms should be confirmed for the selected feed. | Capacity, delivery and permitted use are agreed for your named application before activation. |
| Data focus | Pre-match and in-play data alongside scores and statistics. | Scoped raw odds, historical datasets and display integrations. Coverage and usage rights are confirmed per application. |
| Selection criteria | Consider it if your product combines odds with a wider sports portal or score service. | Consider ValueOddsAPI for reporting, historical analysis and approved odds display. |
Competitor details are based on the official sources linked above. Prices retain their original currency and billing period; no currency conversion or like-for-like savings claim is implied. Confirm current terms before purchasing.
Do I need the full sports-data package?
Not necessarily. Inventory the fields your screens and backend actually use. Price the odds feed separately from scores, lineups and statistics so that an unused dataset does not drive the comparison.
Where ValueOddsAPI fits
ValueOddsAPI is designed for teams building reporting, historical analysis and odds display products. Our supported sports are soccer, basketball, tennis, darts, American football (NFL) and ice hockey (NHL). A supported sport does not mean every league, bookmaker or market is available.
Start with our published plans and request calculator. We confirm your setup and access with you after signup. For a probability-based workflow, read our value betting API overview.
Before you switch
- Compare XML and JSON handling in your ingestion pipeline.
- Validate fixture matching across odds and score feeds.
- Confirm the coverage and refresh schedule of each purchased feed.
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