ClickSend REST API v3 vs openrouteservice.org
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ClickSend REST API v3 vs openrouteservice.org: common questions
Which is more reliable, ClickSend REST API v3 or openrouteservice.org?
On our scheduled checks, ClickSend REST API v3 leads on measured uptime — ClickSend REST API v3 at 100% versus openrouteservice.org at 96.1% 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, ClickSend REST API v3 or openrouteservice.org?
ClickSend REST API v3 has the lower median latency in our checks — ClickSend REST API v3 responds in 324 ms versus openrouteservice.org at 531 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 ClickSend REST API v3 and openrouteservice.org need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — ClickSend REST API v3 uses an API key and openrouteservice.org 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 ClickSend REST API v3 and openrouteservice.org from the browser?
Yes — both ClickSend REST API v3 and openrouteservice.org send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.
Are ClickSend REST API v3 and openrouteservice.org free for commercial use?
ClickSend REST API v3 has unclear commercial terms, and openrouteservice.org 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.