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CarsXE vs OpenVan

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

APICarsXEDEAD0OpenVanHEALTHY72
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%100%
Uptime · 30d0.0%100%
P50 · ms—864
P95 · ms—2707
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — no auth
Rate limitUnpublished120 req/window · 119 remaining
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

CarsXE vs OpenVan: common questions

Which is more reliable, CarsXE or OpenVan?

On our scheduled checks, OpenVan leads on measured uptime — CarsXE at 0.0% versus OpenVan 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.

Do CarsXE and OpenVan need an API key?

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

Can I call CarsXE and OpenVan from the browser?

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

Are CarsXE and OpenVan free for commercial use?

CarsXE 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.