Jobicy vs Lanyard
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Jobicy vs Lanyard: common questions
Which is more reliable, Jobicy or Lanyard?
On our scheduled checks, Lanyard leads on measured uptime — Jobicy at 97.8% versus Lanyard at 100% 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, Jobicy or Lanyard?
Lanyard has the lower median latency in our checks — Jobicy responds in 560 ms versus Lanyard at 151 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 Jobicy and Lanyard need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Jobicy is callable with no signup, and Lanyard is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Jobicy and Lanyard from the browser?
Yes — both Jobicy and Lanyard 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 Jobicy and Lanyard free for commercial use?
Jobicy has unclear commercial terms, and Lanyard 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.