Bufferapp vs Lobsters
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Bufferapp vs Lobsters: common questions
Which is more reliable, Bufferapp or Lobsters?
Both are neck-and-neck — Bufferapp and Lobsters each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.
Which is faster, Bufferapp or Lobsters?
Lobsters has the lower median latency in our checks — Bufferapp responds in 547 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 Bufferapp and Lobsters need an API key?
Lobsters needs no key, while Bufferapp requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Lobsters first.
Can I call Bufferapp and Lobsters from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Bufferapp and Lobsters from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are Bufferapp and Lobsters free for commercial use?
Bufferapp 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.