4chan vs HackerNews
If you need a Social API that's easy to integrate, go with 4chan.
HackerNews
Social news for CS and entrepreneurship
4chan
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
HackerNews
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | 4chan | HackerNews |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Yes | Unknown |
When to use which?
4chan works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.