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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
FeatureairportsapiBC Ferries
AuthenticationapiKeyNone
HTTPSYesYes
CORSUnknownYes

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.