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BVG transport.rest vs GraphHopper

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

APIBVG transport.restNEW—GraphHopperNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

BVG transport.rest vs GraphHopper: common questions

Which is more reliable, BVG transport.rest or GraphHopper?

On our scheduled checks, GraphHopper leads on measured uptime — BVG transport.rest at —% versus GraphHopper 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 BVG transport.rest and GraphHopper need an API key?

BVG transport.rest needs no key, while GraphHopper requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for BVG transport.rest first.

Can I call BVG transport.rest and GraphHopper from the browser?

Yes — both BVG transport.rest and GraphHopper 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 BVG transport.rest and GraphHopper free for commercial use?

BVG transport.rest has unclear commercial terms, and GraphHopper 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.