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Lobsters vs Webex

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

APILobstersNEW—WebexNEW—
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
operationalpartialdownno data

Lobsters vs Webex: common questions

Which is more reliable, Lobsters or Webex?

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

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

Can I call Lobsters and Webex from the browser?

Only Webex 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 Webex free for commercial use?

Lobsters has unclear commercial terms, and Webex 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.