Apimetro vs OpenVan
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Apimetro vs OpenVan: common questions
Which is more reliable, Apimetro or OpenVan?
On our scheduled checks, OpenVan leads on measured uptime — Apimetro at 99.02% versus OpenVan 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 OpenVan?
Apimetro has the lower median latency in our checks — Apimetro responds in 649 ms versus OpenVan at 864 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 OpenVan need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Apimetro 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 Apimetro and OpenVan from the browser?
Yes — both Apimetro 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 Apimetro and OpenVan free for commercial use?
Apimetro 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.