airportsapi vs SBB Open Data
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
airportsapi vs SBB Open Data: common questions
Which is more reliable, airportsapi or SBB Open Data?
On our scheduled checks, SBB Open Data leads on measured uptime — airportsapi at 88.2% versus SBB Open Data at 99.02% 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, airportsapi or SBB Open Data?
airportsapi has the lower median latency in our checks — airportsapi responds in 821 ms versus SBB Open Data at 1230 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 airportsapi and SBB Open Data need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — airportsapi is callable with no signup, and SBB Open Data is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call airportsapi and SBB Open Data from the browser?
Only airportsapi is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. SBB Open Data needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are airportsapi and SBB Open Data free for commercial use?
airportsapi has unclear commercial terms, and SBB Open Data 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.