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SBB Open Data vs Transport for Norway

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

APISBB Open DataHEALTHY61Transport for NorwayHEALTHY94
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%100%
Uptime · 30d98.3%100%
P50 · ms1230432
P95 · ms26411762
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearyes
Data licenseUnverifiedNorwegian Licence for Open Government Data (NLOD)
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — open data, no key; ET-Client-Name header requested
Rate limit6000 req/window · 5999 remaining · resets 2026-07-09 00:00:00+00:00Rate-limited for unidentified consumers (no numeric threshold published)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

SBB Open Data vs Transport for Norway: common questions

Which is more reliable, SBB Open Data or Transport for Norway?

On our scheduled checks, Transport for Norway leads on measured uptime — SBB Open Data at 99.02% versus Transport for Norway 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 Transport for Norway?

Transport for Norway has the lower median latency in our checks — SBB Open Data responds in 1230 ms versus Transport for Norway at 432 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 Transport for Norway need an API key?

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

Can I call SBB Open Data and Transport for Norway from the browser?

Only Transport for Norway 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 Transport for Norway free for commercial use?

SBB Open Data has unclear commercial terms, and Transport for Norway allows commercial use on its free tier. 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.