NHTSA vs BC Ferries
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
NHTSA vs BC Ferries: common questions
Which is more reliable, NHTSA or BC Ferries?
On our scheduled checks, BC Ferries leads on measured uptime — NHTSA at —% versus BC Ferries 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 NHTSA and BC Ferries need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — NHTSA is callable with no signup, and BC Ferries is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call NHTSA and BC Ferries from the browser?
Yes — both NHTSA and BC Ferries 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 NHTSA and BC Ferries free for commercial use?
NHTSA allows commercial use on its free tier, and BC Ferries 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.