Navitia vs StayingAPI

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms314143
P95 · ms2011913
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-09-21
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Navitia vs StayingAPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, Navitia or StayingAPI?

Both are neck-and-neck — Navitia and StayingAPI 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 StayingAPI?

StayingAPI has the lower median latency in our checks — Navitia responds in 314 ms versus StayingAPI at 143 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 StayingAPI need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — Navitia uses an API key and StayingAPI 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 Navitia and StayingAPI from the browser?

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

Are Navitia and StayingAPI free for commercial use?

Navitia has unclear commercial terms, and StayingAPI 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.