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Jobvetta vs Lobsters

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIJobvettaREACHABLE—LobstersHEALTHY96
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%100%
Uptime · 30d—%100%
P50 · ms—293
P95 · ms—899
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-252026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Jobvetta vs Lobsters: common questions

Which is more reliable, Jobvetta or Lobsters?

On our scheduled checks, Lobsters leads on measured uptime — Jobvetta at —% 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.

Do Jobvetta and Lobsters need an API key?

Lobsters needs no key, while Jobvetta requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Lobsters first.

Can I call Jobvetta and Lobsters from the browser?

Only Jobvetta 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 Jobvetta and Lobsters free for commercial use?

Jobvetta 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.