Cisco Spark vs jobdata API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Cisco Spark vs jobdata API: common questions
Which is more reliable, Cisco Spark or jobdata API?
Both are neck-and-neck — Cisco Spark and jobdata API 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, Cisco Spark or jobdata API?
jobdata API has the lower median latency in our checks — Cisco Spark responds in 1608 ms versus jobdata API at 640 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 Cisco Spark and jobdata API need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Cisco Spark uses an API key and jobdata API 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 Cisco Spark and jobdata API from the browser?
Only Cisco Spark is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. jobdata API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Cisco Spark and jobdata API free for commercial use?
Cisco Spark has unclear commercial terms, and jobdata API 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.