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?
On our scheduled checks, BC Ferries leads on measured uptime — Apimetro at —% versus BC Ferries 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 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.