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Navitia vs ProblemsByVin

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

APINavitiaNEW—ProblemsByVinNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearyes
Data licenseUnverifiedCC BY 4.0
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree (weekly-refreshed static JSON datasets)
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished (static JSON files)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Navitia vs ProblemsByVin: common questions

Which is more reliable, Navitia or ProblemsByVin?

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

ProblemsByVin needs no key, while Navitia requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for ProblemsByVin first.

Can I call Navitia and ProblemsByVin from the browser?

Yes — both Navitia and ProblemsByVin 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 ProblemsByVin free for commercial use?

Navitia has unclear commercial terms, and ProblemsByVin allows commercial use on its free tier. 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.