API Setu vs Baidu API Store
If you need a Open Data API that's easy to integrate, go with API Setu.
API Setu
An Indian Government platform that provides a lot of APIS for KYC, business, education & employment
Baidu API Store
Baidu's API marketplace — wide range of Chinese data APIs with SDKs. Partially free
API Setu
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
Baidu API Store
- No authentication required
- No HTTPS support
| Feature | API Setu | Baidu API Store |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | No |
| CORS | Yes | Unknown |
When to use which?
API Setu works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps. API Setu supports HTTPS, which is required for production deployments and secure data handling.