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18F vs Microlink.io

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

18F

Unofficial US Federal Government API Development

Microlink.io

Extract structured data from any website

18F

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

Microlink.io

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
Feature18FMicrolink.io
AuthenticationNoneNone
HTTPSNoYes
CORSUnknownYes

When to use which?

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