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OpenVan vs Sabre for Developers

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

APIOpenVanHEALTHY72Sabre for DevelopersHEALTHY94
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms864449
P95 · ms27071531
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — no authFree tier — API key required
Rate limit120 req/window · 119 remainingUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

OpenVan vs Sabre for Developers: common questions

Which is more reliable, OpenVan or Sabre for Developers?

Both are neck-and-neck — OpenVan and Sabre for Developers each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, OpenVan or Sabre for Developers?

Sabre for Developers has the lower median latency in our checks — OpenVan responds in 864 ms versus Sabre for Developers at 449 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 OpenVan and Sabre for Developers need an API key?

OpenVan needs no key, while Sabre for Developers requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for OpenVan first.

Can I call OpenVan and Sabre for Developers from the browser?

Yes — both OpenVan and Sabre for Developers 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 Sabre for Developers free for commercial use?

OpenVan has unclear commercial terms, and Sabre for Developers 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.