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CarVector vs Navitia

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

APICarVectorNEW—NavitiaNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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CarVector vs Navitia: common questions

Which is more reliable, CarVector or Navitia?

On our scheduled checks, Navitia leads on measured uptime — CarVector at —% versus Navitia 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 CarVector and Navitia need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — CarVector uses an API key and Navitia uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.

Can I call CarVector and Navitia from the browser?

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

Are CarVector and Navitia free for commercial use?

CarVector 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.