BC Ferries vs OpenVan
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
BC Ferries vs OpenVan: common questions
Which is more reliable, BC Ferries or OpenVan?
On our scheduled checks, OpenVan leads on measured uptime — BC Ferries at —% versus OpenVan 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 OpenVan need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — BC Ferries 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 BC Ferries and OpenVan from the browser?
Yes — both BC Ferries 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 BC Ferries and OpenVan free for commercial use?
BC Ferries 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.