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GraphHopper vs Road511

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

APIGraphHopperDEAD0Road511DEAD0
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%0.0%
Uptime · 30d0.0%0.0%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSyesyes
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?

Both are neck-and-neck — GraphHopper and Road511 each measure 0.0% 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.

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?

Yes — both GraphHopper and Road511 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 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.