API Setu vs UPC database
Both are solid Open Data APIs. Choose based on your specific requirements.
API Setu
An Indian Government platform that provides a lot of APIS for KYC, business, education & employment
UPC database
More than 1.5 million barcode numbers from all around the world
API Setu
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
- Currently flagged as inactive
UPC database
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | API Setu | UPC database |
|---|---|---|
| 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.