Parking St.Gallen vs Photon API

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%99.02%
Uptime · 30d100%98.3%
P50 · ms1339710
P95 · ms47521598
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Parking St.Gallen vs Photon API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Parking St.Gallen or Photon API?

On our scheduled checks, Parking St.Gallen leads on measured uptime — Parking St.Gallen at 100% versus Photon API at 99.02% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Which is faster, Parking St.Gallen or Photon API?

Photon API has the lower median latency in our checks — Parking St.Gallen responds in 1339 ms versus Photon API at 710 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 Parking St.Gallen and Photon API need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Parking St.Gallen is callable with no signup, and Photon API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Parking St.Gallen and Photon API from the browser?

Yes — both Parking St.Gallen and Photon API 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 Parking St.Gallen and Photon API free for commercial use?

Parking St.Gallen has unclear commercial terms, and Photon API 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.