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