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BC Ferries vs Sabre for Developers

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIBC FerriesNEW—Sabre for DevelopersNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — no keyFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

BC Ferries vs Sabre for Developers: common questions

Which is more reliable, BC Ferries or Sabre for Developers?

On our scheduled checks, Sabre for Developers leads on measured uptime — BC Ferries at —% versus Sabre for Developers 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 Sabre for Developers need an API key?

BC Ferries needs no key, while Sabre for Developers requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for BC Ferries first.

Can I call BC Ferries and Sabre for Developers from the browser?

Yes — both BC Ferries and Sabre for Developers 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 Sabre for Developers free for commercial use?

BC Ferries has unclear commercial terms, and Sabre for Developers 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.