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OpenVan vs Transport for Switzerland

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

APIOpenVanNEW—Transport for SwitzerlandNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified (powered by Opendata.ch)
Free tierFree — no authFree — no key required
Rate limit120 req/window · 119 remainingBounded by timetable.search.ch limits (no fixed number published)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

OpenVan vs Transport for Switzerland: common questions

Which is more reliable, OpenVan or Transport for Switzerland?

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

Neither needs a paid key — OpenVan is callable with no signup, and Transport for Switzerland is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call OpenVan and Transport for Switzerland from the browser?

Yes — both OpenVan and Transport for Switzerland 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 Transport for Switzerland free for commercial use?

OpenVan has unclear commercial terms, and Transport for Switzerland 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.