Jobvetta vs Lobsters
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Jobvetta vs Lobsters: common questions
Which is more reliable, Jobvetta or Lobsters?
Both are neck-and-neck — Jobvetta and Lobsters 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 Lobsters?
Jobvetta has the lower median latency in our checks — Jobvetta responds in 85 ms versus Lobsters at 233 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 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.