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adsbdb vs Transport for The Netherlands

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

adsbdb

Open access to aircraft, airline, and flight route data

adsbdb

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

Transport for The Netherlands

  • Simple API key authentication
  • No HTTPS support
FeatureadsbdbTransport for The Netherlands
AuthenticationNoneapiKey
HTTPSYesNo
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. adsbdb supports HTTPS, which is required for production deployments and secure data handling.