jobdata API vs Jobvetta
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
jobdata API vs Jobvetta: common questions
Which is more reliable, jobdata API or Jobvetta?
Both are neck-and-neck — jobdata API and Jobvetta each measure 100% 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, jobdata API or Jobvetta?
Jobvetta has the lower median latency in our checks — jobdata API responds in 491 ms versus Jobvetta at 85 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 jobdata API and Jobvetta need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — jobdata API uses an API key and Jobvetta uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.
Can I call jobdata API and Jobvetta from the browser?
Only Jobvetta is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. jobdata API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are jobdata API and Jobvetta free for commercial use?
jobdata API has unclear commercial terms, and Jobvetta 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.