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4chan vs WeGA API

If you need a Social API that's easy to integrate, go with 4chan.

4chan

Simple image-based bulletin board dedicated to a variety of topics

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WeGA API

⚠️<b>DEPRECATION WARNING</b>⚠️<br/>This version of the WeGA API specification is outdated and superseded by [version 1.1.0](https://weber-gesamtausgabe.de/api/v1/openapi.json). <br/> <br/> For fee...

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4chan

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use

WeGA API

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
Feature4chanWeGA API
AuthenticationNoneapiKey
HTTPSYesYes
CORSYesUnknown

When to use which?

4chan is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. 4chan works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.

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