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