1inch vs Localbitcoins
Both are solid Cryptocurrency APIs. Choose based on your specific requirements.
Localbitcoins
P2P platform to buy and sell Bitcoins
1inch
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
Localbitcoins
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | 1inch | Localbitcoins |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Yes | Unknown |
When to use which?
Localbitcoins 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.