SBB Open Data vs StayingAPI
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
SBB Open Data vs StayingAPI: common questions
Which is more reliable, SBB Open Data or StayingAPI?
On our scheduled checks, StayingAPI leads on measured uptime — SBB Open Data at 99.44% versus StayingAPI at 100% 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, SBB Open Data or StayingAPI?
StayingAPI has the lower median latency in our checks — SBB Open Data responds in 865 ms versus StayingAPI at 143 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 SBB Open Data and StayingAPI need an API key?
SBB Open Data needs no key, while StayingAPI requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for SBB Open Data first.
Can I call SBB Open Data and StayingAPI from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call SBB Open Data and StayingAPI from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are SBB Open Data and StayingAPI free for commercial use?
SBB Open Data has unclear commercial terms, and StayingAPI 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.