Navitia vs OpenVan
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Navitia vs OpenVan: common questions
Which is more reliable, Navitia or OpenVan?
Both are neck-and-neck — Navitia and OpenVan each measure 100% 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.
Which is faster, Navitia or OpenVan?
Navitia has the lower median latency in our checks — Navitia responds in 855 ms versus OpenVan at 864 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 Navitia and OpenVan need an API key?
OpenVan needs no key, while Navitia requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for OpenVan first.
Can I call Navitia and OpenVan from the browser?
Yes — both Navitia and OpenVan 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 Navitia and OpenVan free for commercial use?
Navitia 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.