Jobicy vs Remotive
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Jobicy vs Remotive: common questions
Which is more reliable, Jobicy or Remotive?
On our scheduled checks, Remotive leads on measured uptime — Jobicy at 99.02% versus Remotive 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 Remotive?
Remotive has the lower median latency in our checks — Jobicy responds in 629 ms versus Remotive at 612 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 Remotive need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Jobicy is callable with no signup, and Remotive is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Jobicy and Remotive from the browser?
Yes — both Jobicy and Remotive 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 Remotive free for commercial use?
Jobicy has unclear commercial terms, and Remotive 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.