Lobsters vs TwitterApi.IO
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Lobsters vs TwitterApi.IO: common questions
Which is more reliable, Lobsters or TwitterApi.IO?
On our scheduled checks, Lobsters leads on measured uptime — Lobsters at 100% versus TwitterApi.IO at 98.0% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Which is faster, Lobsters or TwitterApi.IO?
TwitterApi.IO has the lower median latency in our checks — Lobsters responds in 243 ms versus TwitterApi.IO at 242 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 TwitterApi.IO need an API key?
Lobsters needs no key, while TwitterApi.IO requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Lobsters first.
Can I call Lobsters and TwitterApi.IO from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Lobsters and TwitterApi.IO 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 TwitterApi.IO free for commercial use?
Lobsters has unclear commercial terms, and TwitterApi.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.