18F vs PeakMetrics
If you need a Open Data API that's easy to integrate, go with PeakMetrics.
PeakMetrics
News articles and public datasets
18F
- No authentication required
- No HTTPS support
- Currently flagged as inactive
PeakMetrics
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | 18F | PeakMetrics |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | apiKey |
| 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. PeakMetrics supports HTTPS, which is required for production deployments and secure data handling.