CarVector vs Transport for Sweden

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms547815
P95 · ms18241821
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublished60 req/window · 58 remaining
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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CarVector vs Transport for Sweden: common questions

Which is more reliable, CarVector or Transport for Sweden?

Both are neck-and-neck — CarVector and Transport for Sweden 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 Transport for Sweden?

CarVector has the lower median latency in our checks — CarVector responds in 547 ms versus Transport for Sweden at 815 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 Transport for Sweden need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — CarVector uses an API key and Transport for Sweden 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 Transport for Sweden from the browser?

Only Transport for Sweden 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 Transport for Sweden free for commercial use?

CarVector has unclear commercial terms, and Transport for Sweden 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.