1inch vs CoinCap
Both are solid Cryptocurrency APIs. Choose based on your specific requirements.
1inch
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
CoinCap
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | 1inch | CoinCap |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Yes | Unknown |
When to use which?
CoinCap is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. 1inch works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.