Arbeitnow vs Lanyard
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Arbeitnow vs Lanyard: common questions
Which is more reliable, Arbeitnow or Lanyard?
On our scheduled checks, Lanyard leads on measured uptime — Arbeitnow at 93.1% versus Lanyard at 99.02% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Which is faster, Arbeitnow or Lanyard?
Lanyard has the lower median latency in our checks — Arbeitnow responds in 303 ms versus Lanyard at 279 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.
Do Arbeitnow and Lanyard need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Arbeitnow is callable with no signup, and Lanyard is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Arbeitnow and Lanyard from the browser?
Yes — both Arbeitnow and Lanyard send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.
Are Arbeitnow and Lanyard free for commercial use?
Arbeitnow has unclear commercial terms, and Lanyard 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.