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?
Both are neck-and-neck — BC Ferries and SBB Open Data 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 SBB Open Data?
BC Ferries has the lower median latency in our checks — BC Ferries responds in 795 ms versus SBB Open Data at 1230 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 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.