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Lobsters vs Vonage (Nexmo) API

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

APILobstersHEALTHY97Vonage (Nexmo) APIHEALTHY94
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms243507
P95 · ms11751019
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 Vonage (Nexmo) API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Lobsters or Vonage (Nexmo) API?

Both are neck-and-neck — Lobsters and Vonage (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 Vonage (Nexmo) API?

Lobsters has the lower median latency in our checks — Lobsters responds in 243 ms versus Vonage (Nexmo) API at 507 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 Vonage (Nexmo) API need an API key?

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

Can I call Lobsters and Vonage (Nexmo) API from the browser?

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

Lobsters has unclear commercial terms, and Vonage (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.