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GraphHopper vs Smartcar

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

APIGraphHopperNEW—SmartcarNEW—
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 limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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GraphHopper vs Smartcar: common questions

Which is more reliable, GraphHopper or Smartcar?

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

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

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

Are GraphHopper and Smartcar free for commercial use?

GraphHopper has unclear commercial terms, and Smartcar 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.