Free Jobs API vs GeoApi

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d98.0%97.1%
Uptime · 30d98.3%95.0%
P50 · ms8331016
P95 · ms47632862
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearyes
Data licenseUnverifiedLicence Ouverte (Etalab; INSEE/IGN data)
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree, no API key
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Free Jobs API vs GeoApi: common questions

Which is more reliable, Free Jobs API or GeoApi?

On our scheduled checks, Free Jobs API leads on measured uptime — Free Jobs API at 98.0% versus GeoApi at 97.1% 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, Free Jobs API or GeoApi?

Free Jobs API has the lower median latency in our checks — Free Jobs API responds in 833 ms versus GeoApi at 1016 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 Free Jobs API and GeoApi need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Free Jobs API is callable with no signup, and GeoApi is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Free Jobs API and GeoApi from the browser?

Only GeoApi is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Free Jobs API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Free Jobs API and GeoApi free for commercial use?

Free Jobs API has unclear commercial terms, and GeoApi allows commercial use on its free tier. 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.