adsbdb vs Transport for UK
If you need a Transportation API that's easy to integrate, go with adsbdb.
Transport for UK
Transport API and dataset for UK
adsbdb
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
Transport for UK
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | adsbdb | Transport for UK |
|---|---|---|
| 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.