Jobicy vs Public Time API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Jobicy vs Public Time API: common questions
Which is more reliable, Jobicy or Public Time API?
On our scheduled checks, Public Time API leads on measured uptime — Jobicy at 99.02% versus Public Time API 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 Public Time API?
Public Time API has the lower median latency in our checks — Jobicy responds in 629 ms versus Public Time API at 242 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 Public Time API need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Jobicy is callable with no signup, and Public Time API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Jobicy and Public Time API from the browser?
Only Jobicy is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Public Time API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Jobicy and Public Time API free for commercial use?
Jobicy has unclear commercial terms, and Public Time API 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.