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Lobsters vs Webex

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

APILobstersHEALTHY99WebexHEALTHY91
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms114685
P95 · ms11751323
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?

Both are neck-and-neck — Lobsters and Webex 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 Webex?

Lobsters has the lower median latency in our checks — Lobsters responds in 114 ms versus Webex at 685 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 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.