18F vs Sofiaplan
If you need a Open Data API that's easy to integrate, go with Sofiaplan.
18F
- No authentication required
- No HTTPS support
- Currently flagged as inactive
Sofiaplan
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
| Feature | 18F | Sofiaplan |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | None |
| HTTPS | No | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Yes |
When to use which?
Sofiaplan works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps. Sofiaplan supports HTTPS, which is required for production deployments and secure data handling.