Navitia vs Transport for Paris, France

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms855931
P95 · ms20112253
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedOpenDataSoft platform defaults (unpublished here)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Navitia vs Transport for Paris, France: common questions

Which is more reliable, Navitia or Transport for Paris, France?

Both are neck-and-neck — Navitia and Transport for Paris, France 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 Transport for Paris, France?

Navitia has the lower median latency in our checks — Navitia responds in 855 ms versus Transport for Paris, France at 931 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 Transport for Paris, France need an API key?

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

Can I call Navitia and Transport for Paris, France from the browser?

Yes — both Navitia and Transport for Paris, France 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 Transport for Paris, France free for commercial use?

Navitia has unclear commercial terms, and Transport for Paris, France 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.