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