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Free Jobs API vs OpenPLZ API

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

APIFree Jobs APIHEALTHY92OpenPLZ APIHEALTHY95
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.44%99.44%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms447151
P95 · ms4763927
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 OpenPLZ API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Free Jobs API or OpenPLZ API?

Both are neck-and-neck — Free Jobs API and OpenPLZ API each measure 99.44% 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, Free Jobs API or OpenPLZ API?

OpenPLZ API has the lower median latency in our checks — Free Jobs API responds in 447 ms versus OpenPLZ API at 151 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 OpenPLZ API need an API key?

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

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

Only OpenPLZ 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 OpenPLZ API free for commercial use?

Free Jobs API has unclear commercial terms, and OpenPLZ 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.