Transport for The Netherlands vs OpenVan

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms
P95 · ms
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSnoyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — no auth
Rate limitUnpublished120 req/window · 119 remaining
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Transport for The Netherlands vs OpenVan: common questions

Which is more reliable, Transport for The Netherlands or OpenVan?

On our scheduled checks, OpenVan leads on measured uptime — Transport for The Netherlands 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 Transport for The Netherlands and OpenVan need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Transport for The Netherlands 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 Transport for The Netherlands and OpenVan from the browser?

Only OpenVan is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Transport for The Netherlands needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Transport for The Netherlands and OpenVan free for commercial use?

Transport for The Netherlands 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.