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Lobsters vs Telnyx API

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

APILobstersHEALTHY97Telnyx APIHEALTHY97
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms243246
P95 · ms1175570
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublished50, 50;w=1 req/window · 49 remaining · resets 1
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Lobsters vs Telnyx API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Lobsters or Telnyx API?

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

Lobsters has the lower median latency in our checks — Lobsters responds in 243 ms versus Telnyx API at 246 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 Telnyx API need an API key?

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

Can I call Lobsters and Telnyx API from the browser?

Only Telnyx API 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 Telnyx API free for commercial use?

Lobsters has unclear commercial terms, and Telnyx 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.