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API Setu vs Socrata

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

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Socrata

Access to Open Data from Governments, Non-profits and NGOs around the world

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API Setu

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use

Socrata

  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
  • Requires OAuth setup
FeatureAPI SetuSocrata
AuthenticationNoneOAuth
HTTPSYesYes
CORSYesYes

When to use which?

API Setu is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication.

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