Apimetro vs Road511
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Apimetro vs Road511: common questions
Which is more reliable, Apimetro or Road511?
On our scheduled checks, Apimetro leads on measured uptime — Apimetro at 99.44% versus Road511 at 0.0% 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 Road511 need an API key?
Apimetro needs no key, while Road511 requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Apimetro first.
Can I call Apimetro and Road511 from the browser?
Yes — both Apimetro and Road511 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 Road511 free for commercial use?
Apimetro has unclear commercial terms, and Road511 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.