Cisco Spark vs Jobvetta
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Cisco Spark vs Jobvetta: common questions
Which is more reliable, Cisco Spark or Jobvetta?
Both are neck-and-neck — Cisco Spark and Jobvetta 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 Jobvetta?
Jobvetta has the lower median latency in our checks — Cisco Spark responds in 1541 ms versus Jobvetta at 85 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 Jobvetta need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Cisco Spark uses an API key and Jobvetta 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 Jobvetta from the browser?
Yes — both Cisco Spark and Jobvetta 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 Cisco Spark and Jobvetta free for commercial use?
Cisco Spark has unclear commercial terms, and Jobvetta 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.