LectServe vs PostStack
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
LectServe vs PostStack: common questions
Which is more reliable, LectServe or PostStack?
On our scheduled checks, PostStack leads on measured uptime — LectServe at 99.02% versus PostStack 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.
Which is faster, LectServe or PostStack?
LectServe has the lower median latency in our checks — LectServe responds in 786 ms versus PostStack at 1066 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 LectServe and PostStack need an API key?
LectServe needs no key, while PostStack requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for LectServe first.
Can I call LectServe and PostStack from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call LectServe and PostStack from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are LectServe and PostStack free for commercial use?
LectServe has unclear commercial terms, and PostStack 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.