API Setu vs Kaggle
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
API Setu
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
Kaggle
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- Currently flagged as inactive
| Feature | API Setu | Kaggle |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | apiKey |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Yes | Unknown |
When to use which?
API Setu is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. API Setu works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.