Free Jobs API vs GeoIP-db

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms
P95 · ms
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedUnlimited, no key, no credit card
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Free Jobs API vs GeoIP-db: common questions

Which is more reliable, Free Jobs API or GeoIP-db?

On our scheduled checks, GeoIP-db leads on measured uptime — Free Jobs API at —% versus GeoIP-db at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do Free Jobs API and GeoIP-db need an API key?

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

Can I call Free Jobs API and GeoIP-db from the browser?

Only GeoIP-db 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 GeoIP-db free for commercial use?

Free Jobs API has unclear commercial terms, and GeoIP-db 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.