Arbeitnow vs Lobsters
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Arbeitnow vs Lobsters: common questions
Which is more reliable, Arbeitnow or Lobsters?
On our scheduled checks, Lobsters leads on measured uptime — Arbeitnow at 93.1% versus Lobsters at 100% 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 Lobsters?
Lobsters has the lower median latency in our checks — Arbeitnow responds in 303 ms versus Lobsters at 243 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 Lobsters need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Arbeitnow is callable with no signup, and Lobsters is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Arbeitnow and Lobsters from the browser?
Only Arbeitnow is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Lobsters needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Arbeitnow and Lobsters free for commercial use?
Arbeitnow has unclear commercial terms, and Lobsters 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.