shipapis
StarSubmit an APISubmit API

OpenPLZ API vs openrouteservice.org

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

APIOpenPLZ APIHEALTHY94openrouteservice.orgHEALTHY69
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%96.1%
Uptime · 30d98.3%93.3%
P50 · ms561531
P95 · ms9034446
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key may be required for production
Rate limitUnpublished300 req/window · 299 remaining · resets 2026-07-08T16:35:00.355819Z
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

OpenPLZ API vs openrouteservice.org: common questions

Which is more reliable, OpenPLZ API or openrouteservice.org?

On our scheduled checks, OpenPLZ API leads on measured uptime — OpenPLZ API at 99.02% versus openrouteservice.org 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, OpenPLZ API or openrouteservice.org?

openrouteservice.org has the lower median latency in our checks — OpenPLZ API responds in 561 ms versus openrouteservice.org at 531 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 OpenPLZ API and openrouteservice.org need an API key?

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

Can I call OpenPLZ API and openrouteservice.org from the browser?

Yes — both OpenPLZ API and openrouteservice.org 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 OpenPLZ API and openrouteservice.org free for commercial use?

OpenPLZ API has unclear commercial terms, and openrouteservice.org 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.