18F vs UPC database
If you need a Open Data API that's easy to integrate, go with UPC database.
UPC database
More than 1.5 million barcode numbers from all around the world
18F
- No authentication required
- No HTTPS support
- Currently flagged as inactive
UPC database
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | 18F | UPC database |
|---|---|---|
| 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. UPC database supports HTTPS, which is required for production deployments and secure data handling.