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adsbdb vs AZ511

If you need a Transportation API that's easy to integrate, go with adsbdb.

adsbdb

Open access to aircraft, airline, and flight route data

AZ511

Access traffic data from the ADOT API

adsbdb

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use

AZ511

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
FeatureadsbdbAZ511
AuthenticationNoneapiKey
HTTPSYesYes
CORSYesUnknown

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.