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Road511 vs SBB Open Data

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

APIRoad511DEAD0SBB Open DataHEALTHY61
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d27.5%99.02%
Uptime · 30d0.0%98.3%
P50 · ms11281230
P95 · ms24582641
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limit70 req/window · 69 remaining · resets 17835220196000 req/window · 5999 remaining · resets 2026-07-09 00:00:00+00:00
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Road511 vs SBB Open Data: common questions

Which is more reliable, Road511 or SBB Open Data?

On our scheduled checks, SBB Open Data leads on measured uptime — Road511 at 27.5% versus SBB Open Data 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, Road511 or SBB Open Data?

Road511 has the lower median latency in our checks — Road511 responds in 1128 ms versus SBB Open Data at 1230 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 Road511 and SBB Open Data need an API key?

SBB Open Data needs no key, while Road511 requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for SBB Open Data first.

Can I call Road511 and SBB Open Data from the browser?

Only Road511 is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. SBB Open Data needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Road511 and SBB Open Data free for commercial use?

Road511 has unclear commercial terms, and SBB Open Data 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.