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SBB Open Data vs OpenVan

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

APISBB Open DataNEW—OpenVanNEW—
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 auth
Rate limit6000 req/window · 5999 remaining · resets 2026-07-09 00:00:00+00:00120 req/window · 119 remaining
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

SBB Open Data vs OpenVan: common questions

Which is more reliable, SBB Open Data or OpenVan?

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

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

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

Only OpenVan 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 OpenVan free for commercial use?

SBB Open Data has unclear commercial terms, and OpenVan 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.