Smartcar API alternatives
12 other vehicle APIs compared on authentication, HTTPS, CORS and documented endpoints.
| API | Auth | HTTPS | CORS | Endpoints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smartcar | OAuth | Yes | Yes | — |
| NHTSA | No auth | Yes | Unknown | — |
| Mercedes-Benz | API key | Yes | No | — |
| Kelley Blue Book | API key | Yes | No | — |
| CarVector | API key | Yes | Yes | — |
| Helipaddy sites | API key | Yes | Unknown | — |
| Bike Reliability | No auth | Yes | Yes | — |
| ProblemsByVin | No auth | Yes | Yes | — |
| TransparentCars | No auth | Yes | Yes | — |
| Wheelwise | No auth | Yes | No | — |
| NHTSA Vehicle Recalls | API key | Yes | Unknown | — |
| RevCarData | API key | Yes | Yes | — |
| WhichTrim | API key | Yes | Yes | — |
NHTSA
VehicleNHTSA Product Information Catalog and Vehicle Listing
Mercedes-Benz
VehicleTelematics data, remotely access vehicle functions, car configurator, locate service dealers
Kelley Blue Book
VehicleVehicle info, pricing, configuration, plus much more
CarVector
VehicleVehicle specs, images, recalls, and DTC codes across 1925-2029
Helipaddy sites
VehicleHelicopter and passenger drone landing site directory, Helipaddy data and much more
Bike Reliability
VehicleUK motorcycle reliability ranked by first-time MOT pass rates
ProblemsByVin
VehicleOwner complaints, recalls and failure-mileage statistics by vehicle make, model and year
TransparentCars
VehicleFair-price valuation and yearly road tax (IUC) for used cars in Portugal
Wheelwise
VehicleUK used-car listings with fair-price grade, 36-month resale forecast and monthly cost per advert
NHTSA Vehicle Recalls
VehicleNHTSA safety recalls by model year, make and model with component, consequence and remedy
RevCarData
Vehicle86,000+ global vehicle specifications and EV metrics
WhichTrim
VehicleUS vehicle recalls, complaints, fuel economy, crash ratings, service bulletins and VIN decoding