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Lobsters vs Telegram Bot

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

APILobstersNEW—Telegram BotNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Lobsters vs Telegram Bot: common questions

Which is more reliable, Lobsters or Telegram Bot?

On our scheduled checks, Telegram Bot leads on measured uptime — Lobsters at —% versus Telegram Bot at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do Lobsters and Telegram Bot need an API key?

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

Can I call Lobsters and Telegram Bot from the browser?

Only Telegram Bot is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Lobsters needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Lobsters and Telegram Bot free for commercial use?

Lobsters has unclear commercial terms, and Telegram Bot 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.