airportsapi vs OpenVan
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
airportsapi vs OpenVan: common questions
Which is more reliable, airportsapi or OpenVan?
On our scheduled checks, OpenVan leads on measured uptime — airportsapi at —% versus OpenVan 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 airportsapi and OpenVan need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — airportsapi is callable with no signup, and OpenVan is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call airportsapi and OpenVan from the browser?
Yes — both airportsapi and OpenVan send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.
Are airportsapi and OpenVan free for commercial use?
airportsapi has unclear commercial terms, and OpenVan 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.