Apimetro vs Navitia
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Apimetro vs Navitia: common questions
Which is more reliable, Apimetro or Navitia?
On our scheduled checks, Navitia leads on measured uptime — Apimetro at 99.02% versus Navitia at 100% 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, Apimetro or Navitia?
Apimetro has the lower median latency in our checks — Apimetro responds in 649 ms versus Navitia at 855 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 Navitia need an API key?
Apimetro needs no key, while Navitia requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Apimetro first.
Can I call Apimetro and Navitia from the browser?
Yes — both Apimetro and Navitia 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 Navitia free for commercial use?
Apimetro has unclear commercial terms, and Navitia 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.