Application API vs xeno-canto
If you need a Animals API that's easy to integrate, go with xeno-canto.
Application API
Vonage provides an Application API to allow management of your Vonage Applications. This API is backwards compatible with version 1. Applications created using version 1 of the API can also be man...
xeno-canto
Bird recordings
Application API
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
xeno-canto
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
| Feature | Application API | xeno-canto |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Yes |
When to use which?
xeno-canto is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. xeno-canto works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.