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Lobsters vs TimeAPI.io

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

APILobstersNEW—TimeAPI.ioNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Lobsters vs TimeAPI.io: common questions

Which is more reliable, Lobsters or TimeAPI.io?

On our scheduled checks, TimeAPI.io leads on measured uptime — Lobsters at —% versus TimeAPI.io 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 TimeAPI.io need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Lobsters is callable with no signup, and TimeAPI.io is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Lobsters and TimeAPI.io from the browser?

Only TimeAPI.io 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 TimeAPI.io free for commercial use?

Lobsters has unclear commercial terms, and TimeAPI.io 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.