NHTSA vs REFUGE Restrooms
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
NHTSA vs REFUGE Restrooms: common questions
Which is more reliable, NHTSA or REFUGE Restrooms?
On our scheduled checks, NHTSA leads on measured uptime — NHTSA at 99.02% versus REFUGE Restrooms at 96.1% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Which is faster, NHTSA or REFUGE Restrooms?
NHTSA has the lower median latency in our checks — NHTSA responds in 760 ms versus REFUGE Restrooms at 1787 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 NHTSA and REFUGE Restrooms need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — NHTSA is callable with no signup, and REFUGE Restrooms is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call NHTSA and REFUGE Restrooms from the browser?
Yes — both NHTSA and REFUGE Restrooms 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 REFUGE Restrooms free for commercial use?
NHTSA allows commercial use on its free tier, and REFUGE Restrooms 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.