BC Ferries vs Ignav Flight API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
BC Ferries vs Ignav Flight API: common questions
Which is more reliable, BC Ferries or Ignav Flight API?
Both are neck-and-neck — BC Ferries and Ignav Flight API each measure 99.02% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.
Which is faster, BC Ferries or Ignav Flight API?
Ignav Flight API has the lower median latency in our checks — BC Ferries responds in 795 ms versus Ignav Flight API at 773 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 BC Ferries and Ignav Flight API need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — BC Ferries is callable with no signup, and Ignav Flight API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call BC Ferries and Ignav Flight API from the browser?
Only BC Ferries is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Ignav Flight API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are BC Ferries and Ignav Flight API free for commercial use?
BC Ferries has unclear commercial terms, and Ignav Flight API 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.