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jobdata API vs Lobsters

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

APIjobdata APIHEALTHY91LobstersHEALTHY97
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms640243
P95 · ms13451175
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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jobdata API vs Lobsters: common questions

Which is more reliable, jobdata API or Lobsters?

Both are neck-and-neck — jobdata API and Lobsters 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 Lobsters?

Lobsters has the lower median latency in our checks — jobdata API responds in 640 ms versus Lobsters at 243 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 Lobsters need an API key?

Lobsters needs no key, while jobdata API requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Lobsters first.

Can I call jobdata API and Lobsters from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call jobdata API and Lobsters from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are jobdata API and Lobsters free for commercial use?

jobdata API has unclear commercial terms, and Lobsters 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.