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CarAPI vs OpenVan

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

APICarAPIHEALTHY70OpenVanHEALTHY72
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms1223864
P95 · ms22872707
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key may be required for productionFree — no auth
Rate limitUnpublished120 req/window · 119 remaining
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

CarAPI vs OpenVan: common questions

Which is more reliable, CarAPI or OpenVan?

Both are neck-and-neck — CarAPI and OpenVan each measure 100% 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, CarAPI or OpenVan?

OpenVan has the lower median latency in our checks — CarAPI responds in 1223 ms versus OpenVan at 864 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 CarAPI and OpenVan need an API key?

OpenVan needs no key, while CarAPI requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for OpenVan first.

Can I call CarAPI and OpenVan from the browser?

Only OpenVan is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. CarAPI needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are CarAPI and OpenVan free for commercial use?

CarAPI has unclear commercial terms, and OpenVan 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.