ADS-B Exchange vs Qunar (去哪儿)
Both are solid Transportation APIs. Choose based on your specific requirements.
ADS-B Exchange
Access real-time and historical data of any and all airborne aircraft
Qunar (去哪儿)
Major Chinese travel platform — flights, hotels, travel packages
ADS-B Exchange
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
Qunar (去哪儿)
- No authentication required
- No HTTPS support
| Feature | ADS-B Exchange | Qunar (去哪儿) |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | No |
| CORS | Unknown | Unknown |
When to use which?
Qunar (去哪儿) is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. ADS-B Exchange supports HTTPS, which is required for production deployments and secure data handling.