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Free Jobs API vs Open-Elevation API

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

APIFree Jobs APIHEALTHY86Open-Elevation APIHEALTHY86
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d98.0%92.2%
Uptime · 30d98.3%88.3%
P50 · ms833739
P95 · ms47634287
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Free Jobs API vs Open-Elevation API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Free Jobs API or Open-Elevation API?

On our scheduled checks, Free Jobs API leads on measured uptime — Free Jobs API at 98.0% versus Open-Elevation API at 92.2% 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 Open-Elevation API?

Open-Elevation API has the lower median latency in our checks — Free Jobs API responds in 833 ms versus Open-Elevation API at 739 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 Open-Elevation API need an API key?

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

Can I call Free Jobs API and Open-Elevation API from the browser?

Only Open-Elevation API 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 Open-Elevation API free for commercial use?

Free Jobs API has unclear commercial terms, and Open-Elevation 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.