BVG transport.rest vs Navitia
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
BVG transport.rest vs Navitia: common questions
Which is more reliable, BVG transport.rest or Navitia?
On our scheduled checks, Navitia leads on measured uptime — BVG transport.rest at 71.6% versus Navitia at 100% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Which is faster, BVG transport.rest or Navitia?
Navitia has the lower median latency in our checks — BVG transport.rest responds in 1106 ms versus Navitia at 855 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 BVG transport.rest and Navitia need an API key?
BVG transport.rest needs no key, while Navitia 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 Navitia from the browser?
Yes — both BVG transport.rest and Navitia 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 Navitia free for commercial use?
BVG transport.rest has unclear commercial terms, and Navitia 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.