OpenVan vs BC Ferries
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
OpenVan vs BC Ferries: common questions
Which is more reliable, OpenVan or BC Ferries?
On our scheduled checks, BC Ferries leads on measured uptime — OpenVan 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 OpenVan and BC Ferries need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — OpenVan 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 OpenVan and BC Ferries from the browser?
Yes — both OpenVan 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 OpenVan and BC Ferries free for commercial use?
OpenVan has unclear commercial terms, 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.