Lobsters vs Magic 8-Ball API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Lobsters vs Magic 8-Ball API: common questions
Which is more reliable, Lobsters or Magic 8-Ball API?
Both are neck-and-neck — Lobsters and Magic 8-Ball API 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, Lobsters or Magic 8-Ball API?
Lobsters has the lower median latency in our checks — Lobsters responds in 243 ms versus Magic 8-Ball API at 442 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 Lobsters and Magic 8-Ball API need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Lobsters is callable with no signup, and Magic 8-Ball API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Lobsters and Magic 8-Ball API from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Lobsters and Magic 8-Ball API from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are Lobsters and Magic 8-Ball API free for commercial use?
Lobsters has unclear commercial terms, and Magic 8-Ball API 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.