ADS-B Exchange vs Transport for United States
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
Transport for United States
NextBus API
ADS-B Exchange
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
Transport for United States
- No authentication required
- No HTTPS support
| Feature | ADS-B Exchange | Transport for United States |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | No |
| CORS | Unknown | Unknown |
When to use which?
Transport for United States 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.