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adsbdb vs OpenSky Network

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

adsbdb

Open access to aircraft, airline, and flight route data

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OpenSky Network

Free real-time ADS-B aviation data

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adsbdb

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

OpenSky Network

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
  • Currently flagged as inactive
FeatureadsbdbOpenSky Network
AuthenticationNoneNone
HTTPSYesYes
CORSYesUnknown

When to use which?

adsbdb works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.

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