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OpenVan vs Smartcar

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

APIOpenVanNEW—SmartcarNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
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 Smartcar: common questions

Which is more reliable, OpenVan or Smartcar?

On our scheduled checks, Smartcar leads on measured uptime — OpenVan at —% versus Smartcar 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 Smartcar need an API key?

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

Can I call OpenVan and Smartcar from the browser?

Only OpenVan is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Smartcar needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are OpenVan and Smartcar free for commercial use?

OpenVan has unclear commercial terms, and Smartcar 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.