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SBB Open Data vs Apimetro

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

APISBB Open DataNEW—ApimetroNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — no key
Rate limit6000 req/window · 5999 remaining · resets 2026-07-09 00:00:00+00:00Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

SBB Open Data vs Apimetro: common questions

Which is more reliable, SBB Open Data or Apimetro?

On our scheduled checks, Apimetro leads on measured uptime — SBB Open Data at —% versus Apimetro 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 SBB Open Data and Apimetro need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — SBB Open Data is callable with no signup, and Apimetro is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

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

Only Apimetro 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 SBB Open Data and Apimetro free for commercial use?

SBB Open Data has unclear commercial terms, and Apimetro 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.