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Cartes.io vs InfraNode Open Data API

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

APICartes.ioNEW—InfraNode Open Data APINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified (open-source project; user-generated maps)Unverified
Free tierFree, no API key for public readFree — limits not published
Rate limit60 req/window · 59 remaining300 req/window · 299 remaining · resets 1783517525.6504178
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Cartes.io vs InfraNode Open Data API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Cartes.io or InfraNode Open Data API?

On our scheduled checks, InfraNode Open Data API leads on measured uptime — Cartes.io at —% versus InfraNode Open Data API 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 Cartes.io and InfraNode Open Data API need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Cartes.io is callable with no signup, and InfraNode Open Data API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Cartes.io and InfraNode Open Data API from the browser?

Yes — both Cartes.io and InfraNode Open Data API 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 Cartes.io and InfraNode Open Data API free for commercial use?

Cartes.io has unclear commercial terms, and InfraNode Open Data API 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.