Jobicy vs Lobsters
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Jobicy vs Lobsters: common questions
Which is more reliable, Jobicy or Lobsters?
On our scheduled checks, Lobsters leads on measured uptime — Jobicy at 99.02% versus Lobsters 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 Lobsters?
Lobsters has the lower median latency in our checks — Jobicy responds in 629 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 Jobicy and Lobsters need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Jobicy is callable with no signup, and Lobsters is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Jobicy and Lobsters from the browser?
Only Jobicy is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Lobsters needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Jobicy and Lobsters free for commercial use?
Jobicy 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.