Apimetro vs BC Ferries
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Apimetro vs BC Ferries: common questions
Which is more reliable, Apimetro or BC Ferries?
Both are neck-and-neck — Apimetro and BC Ferries each measure 99.02% 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, Apimetro or BC Ferries?
Apimetro has the lower median latency in our checks — Apimetro responds in 649 ms versus BC Ferries at 795 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 Apimetro and BC Ferries need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Apimetro is callable with no signup, and BC Ferries is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Apimetro and BC Ferries from the browser?
Yes — both Apimetro and BC Ferries 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 Apimetro and BC Ferries free for commercial use?
Apimetro has unclear commercial terms, and BC Ferries 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.