BC Ferries vs CarAPI
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
BC Ferries vs CarAPI: common questions
Which is more reliable, BC Ferries or CarAPI?
On our scheduled checks, CarAPI leads on measured uptime — BC Ferries at —% versus CarAPI 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 CarAPI need an API key?
BC Ferries needs no key, while CarAPI requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for BC Ferries first.
Can I call BC Ferries and CarAPI from the browser?
Only BC Ferries is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. CarAPI needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are BC Ferries and CarAPI free for commercial use?
BC Ferries has unclear commercial terms, and CarAPI 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.