Jobicy vs PostStack
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Jobicy vs PostStack: common questions
Which is more reliable, Jobicy or PostStack?
On our scheduled checks, PostStack leads on measured uptime — Jobicy at 99.02% versus PostStack 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 PostStack?
Jobicy has the lower median latency in our checks — Jobicy responds in 629 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 Jobicy and PostStack need an API key?
Jobicy needs no key, while PostStack requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Jobicy first.
Can I call Jobicy and PostStack from the browser?
Only Jobicy 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 Jobicy and PostStack free for commercial use?
Jobicy 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.