jobdata API vs Nager.Date
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
jobdata API vs Nager.Date: common questions
Which is more reliable, jobdata API or Nager.Date?
Both are neck-and-neck — jobdata API and Nager.Date 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 Nager.Date?
Nager.Date has the lower median latency in our checks — jobdata API responds in 640 ms versus Nager.Date at 58 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 Nager.Date need an API key?
Nager.Date needs no key, while jobdata API requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Nager.Date first.
Can I call jobdata API and Nager.Date from the browser?
Only Nager.Date 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 Nager.Date free for commercial use?
jobdata API has unclear commercial terms, and Nager.Date 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.