CarAPI vs REFUGE Restrooms
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
CarAPI vs REFUGE Restrooms: common questions
Which is more reliable, CarAPI or REFUGE Restrooms?
On our scheduled checks, CarAPI leads on measured uptime — CarAPI at 100% versus REFUGE Restrooms at 94.2% 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, CarAPI or REFUGE Restrooms?
CarAPI has the lower median latency in our checks — CarAPI responds in 1201 ms versus REFUGE Restrooms at 1787 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 REFUGE Restrooms need an API key?
REFUGE Restrooms needs no key, while CarAPI requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for REFUGE Restrooms first.
Can I call CarAPI and REFUGE Restrooms from the browser?
Only REFUGE Restrooms 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 REFUGE Restrooms free for commercial use?
CarAPI has unclear commercial terms, and REFUGE Restrooms 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.