CarVector vs Navitia
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
CarVector vs Navitia: common questions
Which is more reliable, CarVector or Navitia?
On our scheduled checks, Navitia leads on measured uptime — CarVector at 63.3% versus Navitia 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.
Which is faster, CarVector or Navitia?
Navitia has the lower median latency in our checks — CarVector responds in 490 ms versus Navitia at 314 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.