Jobvetta vs mailboxlayer
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Jobvetta vs mailboxlayer: common questions
Which is more reliable, Jobvetta or mailboxlayer?
Both are neck-and-neck — Jobvetta and mailboxlayer 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 mailboxlayer?
Jobvetta has the lower median latency in our checks — Jobvetta responds in 85 ms versus mailboxlayer at 210 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 mailboxlayer need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Jobvetta uses an API key and mailboxlayer uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.
Can I call Jobvetta and mailboxlayer from the browser?
Only Jobvetta is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. mailboxlayer needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Jobvetta and mailboxlayer free for commercial use?
Jobvetta has unclear commercial terms, and mailboxlayer 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.