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Road511 vs Transport for Switzerland

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

APIRoad511DEAD0Transport for SwitzerlandHEALTHY62
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d27.5%96.1%
Uptime · 30d0.0%95.0%
P50 · ms1128945
P95 · ms24584887
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified (powered by Opendata.ch)
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — no key required
Rate limit70 req/window · 69 remaining · resets 1783522019Bounded by timetable.search.ch limits (no fixed number published)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Road511 vs Transport for Switzerland: common questions

Which is more reliable, Road511 or Transport for Switzerland?

On our scheduled checks, Transport for Switzerland leads on measured uptime — Road511 at 27.5% versus Transport for Switzerland at 96.1% 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 Transport for Switzerland?

Transport for Switzerland has the lower median latency in our checks — Road511 responds in 1128 ms versus Transport for Switzerland at 945 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 Transport for Switzerland need an API key?

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

Can I call Road511 and Transport for Switzerland from the browser?

Yes — both Road511 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 Road511 and Transport for Switzerland free for commercial use?

Road511 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.