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Abstract VAT Validation vs Open Data API

If you need a Finance API that's easy to integrate, go with Abstract VAT Validation.

Abstract VAT Validation

Validate VAT numbers and calculate VAT rates

Open Data API

Latest Swagger specification for OpenData

Abstract VAT Validation

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use

Open Data API

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
FeatureAbstract VAT ValidationOpen Data API
AuthenticationapiKeyapiKey
HTTPSYesYes
CORSYesUnknown

When to use which?

Abstract VAT Validation works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.