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JobDataLake vs PostStack

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

APIJobDataLakeREACHABLE100PostStackHEALTHY87
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms3361066
P95 · ms14191890
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree tier — key may be required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

JobDataLake vs PostStack: common questions

Which is more reliable, JobDataLake or PostStack?

Both are neck-and-neck — JobDataLake and PostStack 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, JobDataLake or PostStack?

JobDataLake has the lower median latency in our checks — JobDataLake responds in 336 ms versus PostStack at 1066 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 JobDataLake and PostStack need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — JobDataLake uses an API key and PostStack 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 JobDataLake and PostStack from the browser?

Only JobDataLake is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. PostStack needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are JobDataLake and PostStack free for commercial use?

JobDataLake has unclear commercial terms, and PostStack 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.