18F vs GENESIS
If you need a Open Data API that's easy to integrate, go with GENESIS.
18F
- No authentication required
- No HTTPS support
- Currently flagged as inactive
GENESIS
- HTTPS supported
- Requires OAuth setup
| Feature | 18F | GENESIS |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | OAuth |
| HTTPS | No | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Unknown |
When to use which?
18F is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. GENESIS supports HTTPS, which is required for production deployments and secure data handling.