Jobvetta vs The Calendar

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms85513
P95 · ms2153550
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified (US federal list per 5 U.S.C. § 6103)
Free tierFree, no auth (per site)
Rate limitNone stated (site advertises no rate limit)
In directory since2026-07-252026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Jobvetta vs The Calendar: common questions

Which is more reliable, Jobvetta or The Calendar?

Both are neck-and-neck — Jobvetta and The Calendar 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 The Calendar?

Jobvetta has the lower median latency in our checks — Jobvetta responds in 85 ms versus The Calendar at 513 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 The Calendar need an API key?

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

Can I call Jobvetta and The Calendar from the browser?

Yes — both Jobvetta and The Calendar 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 The Calendar free for commercial use?

Jobvetta has unclear commercial terms, and The Calendar 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.