BC Ferries vs SBB Open Data
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
BC Ferries vs SBB Open Data: common questions
Which is more reliable, BC Ferries or SBB Open Data?
On our scheduled checks, SBB Open Data leads on measured uptime — BC Ferries at —% versus SBB Open Data 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 SBB Open Data need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — BC Ferries is callable with no signup, and SBB Open Data is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call BC Ferries and SBB Open Data from the browser?
Only BC Ferries is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. SBB Open Data needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are BC Ferries and SBB Open Data free for commercial use?
BC Ferries has unclear commercial terms, and SBB Open Data 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.