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