ADS-B Exchange vs Community Transit
If you need a Transportation API that's easy to integrate, go with Community Transit.
ADS-B Exchange
Access real-time and historical data of any and all airborne aircraft
Community Transit
Transitland API
ADS-B Exchange
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
Community Transit
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | ADS-B Exchange | Community Transit |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Unknown |
When to use which?
Community Transit is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication.