12306 Train Tickets vs Open Charge Map
If you need a Transportation API that's easy to integrate, go with Open Charge Map.
12306 Train Tickets
China Railway 12306 — train ticket availability, pricing, and schedule queries
Open Charge Map
Global public registry of electric vehicle charging locations
12306 Train Tickets
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- Currently flagged as inactive
Open Charge Map
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
| Feature | 12306 Train Tickets | Open Charge Map |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | apiKey |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Yes |
When to use which?
12306 Train Tickets is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. Open Charge Map works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.