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18F vs API Setu

If you need a Open Data API that's easy to integrate, go with API Setu.

18F

Unofficial US Federal Government API Development

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API Setu

An Indian Government platform that provides a lot of APIS for KYC, business, education & employment

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18F

  • No authentication required
  • No HTTPS support
  • Currently flagged as inactive

API Setu

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
Feature18FAPI Setu
AuthenticationNoneNone
HTTPSNoYes
CORSUnknownYes

When to use which?

API Setu works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps. API Setu supports HTTPS, which is required for production deployments and secure data handling.

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