adsbdb vs airportsapi
If you need a Transportation API that's easy to integrate, go with adsbdb.
airportsapi
Get name and website-URL for airports by ICAO code. Covered airports are mostly in Germany.
adsbdb
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
airportsapi
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | adsbdb | airportsapi |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | apiKey |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Yes | Unknown |
When to use which?
adsbdb is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. adsbdb works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.