CEORater API vs City Bikes
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
CEORater API vs City Bikes: common questions
Which is more reliable, CEORater API or City Bikes?
On our scheduled checks, City Bikes leads on measured uptime — CEORater API at —% versus City Bikes 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 CEORater API and City Bikes need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — CEORater API is callable with no signup, and City Bikes is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call CEORater API and City Bikes from the browser?
Only City Bikes is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. CEORater API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are CEORater API and City Bikes free for commercial use?
CEORater API has unclear commercial terms, and City Bikes 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.