Jobvetta vs Lanyard
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Jobvetta vs Lanyard: common questions
Which is more reliable, Jobvetta or Lanyard?
Both are neck-and-neck — Jobvetta and Lanyard each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.
Which is faster, Jobvetta or Lanyard?
Jobvetta has the lower median latency in our checks — Jobvetta responds in 94 ms versus Lanyard at 160 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 Jobvetta and Lanyard need an API key?
Lanyard needs no key, while Jobvetta requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Lanyard first.
Can I call Jobvetta and Lanyard from the browser?
Yes — both Jobvetta 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 Jobvetta and Lanyard free for commercial use?
Jobvetta 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.