mail.tm vs Remote OK Jobs API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
mail.tm vs Remote OK Jobs API: common questions
Which is more reliable, mail.tm or Remote OK Jobs API?
On our scheduled checks, Remote OK Jobs API leads on measured uptime — mail.tm at 84.3% versus Remote OK Jobs API 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, mail.tm or Remote OK Jobs API?
mail.tm has the lower median latency in our checks — mail.tm responds in 709 ms versus Remote OK Jobs API at 741 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 mail.tm and Remote OK Jobs API need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — mail.tm is callable with no signup, and Remote OK Jobs API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call mail.tm and Remote OK Jobs API from the browser?
Only Remote OK Jobs API is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. mail.tm needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are mail.tm and Remote OK Jobs API free for commercial use?
mail.tm has unclear commercial terms, and Remote OK Jobs 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.