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GraphHopper vs Road511

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

APIGraphHopperNEW—Road511NEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublished70 req/window · 69 remaining · resets 1783522019
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

GraphHopper vs Road511: common questions

Which is more reliable, GraphHopper or Road511?

On our scheduled checks, Road511 leads on measured uptime — GraphHopper at —% versus Road511 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 GraphHopper and Road511 need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — GraphHopper uses an API key and Road511 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 GraphHopper and Road511 from the browser?

Only GraphHopper is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Road511 needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are GraphHopper and Road511 free for commercial use?

GraphHopper has unclear commercial terms, and Road511 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.