HackerNews vs Jobicy
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
HackerNews vs Jobicy: common questions
Which is more reliable, HackerNews or Jobicy?
On our scheduled checks, HackerNews leads on measured uptime — HackerNews at 100% versus Jobicy at 99.02% 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, HackerNews or Jobicy?
HackerNews has the lower median latency in our checks — HackerNews responds in 380 ms versus Jobicy at 629 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 HackerNews and Jobicy need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — HackerNews is callable with no signup, and Jobicy is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call HackerNews and Jobicy from the browser?
Yes — both HackerNews and Jobicy 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 HackerNews and Jobicy free for commercial use?
HackerNews has unclear commercial terms, and Jobicy 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.