BC Ferries vs Apimetro
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
BC Ferries vs Apimetro: common questions
Which is more reliable, BC Ferries or Apimetro?
On our scheduled checks, Apimetro leads on measured uptime — BC Ferries at —% versus Apimetro 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 BC Ferries and Apimetro need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — BC Ferries is callable with no signup, and Apimetro is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call BC Ferries and Apimetro from the browser?
Yes — both BC Ferries and Apimetro 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 BC Ferries and Apimetro free for commercial use?
BC Ferries has unclear commercial terms, and Apimetro 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.