CarVector vs Navitia
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
CarVector vs Navitia: common questions
Which is more reliable, CarVector or Navitia?
Both are neck-and-neck — CarVector and Navitia 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, CarVector or Navitia?
CarVector has the lower median latency in our checks — CarVector responds in 547 ms versus Navitia at 855 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 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.