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AIS Hub vs Open Charge Map

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

AIS Hub

Real-time data of any marine and inland vessel equipped with AIS tracking system

Open Charge Map

Global public registry of electric vehicle charging locations

AIS Hub

  • Simple API key authentication
  • No HTTPS support

Open Charge Map

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
FeatureAIS HubOpen Charge Map
AuthenticationapiKeyapiKey
HTTPSNoYes
CORSUnknownYes

When to use which?

Open Charge Map works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps. Open Charge Map supports HTTPS, which is required for production deployments and secure data handling.