Metro Lisboa vs OpenVan
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Metro Lisboa vs OpenVan: common questions
Which is more reliable, Metro Lisboa or OpenVan?
On our scheduled checks, OpenVan leads on measured uptime — Metro Lisboa at 99.44% versus OpenVan at 100% 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, Metro Lisboa or OpenVan?
OpenVan has the lower median latency in our checks — Metro Lisboa responds in 710 ms versus OpenVan at 645 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 Metro Lisboa and OpenVan need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Metro Lisboa is callable with no signup, and OpenVan is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Metro Lisboa and OpenVan from the browser?
Only OpenVan is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Metro Lisboa needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Metro Lisboa and OpenVan free for commercial use?
Metro Lisboa has unclear commercial terms, and OpenVan 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.