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Lobsters vs Nexmo API

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

APILobstersHEALTHY97Nexmo APIHEALTHY93
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms243567
P95 · ms11751221
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublished10, 120;w=60;name="crd|generic_key^nexmo-gloo.sanity-service-remote-address-120-rpm|remote_address", 10;w=1;name="crd|generic_key^nexmo-gloo.sanity-service-remote-address-10-rps|remote_address" req/window · 9 remaining · resets 1
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Lobsters vs Nexmo API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Lobsters or Nexmo API?

Both are neck-and-neck — Lobsters and Nexmo 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 Nexmo API?

Lobsters has the lower median latency in our checks — Lobsters responds in 243 ms versus Nexmo API at 567 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 Nexmo API need an API key?

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

Can I call Lobsters and Nexmo API from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Lobsters and Nexmo 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 Nexmo API free for commercial use?

Lobsters has unclear commercial terms, and Nexmo 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.