Archive.org vs OpenCorporates
If you need a Open Data API that's easy to integrate, go with Archive.org.
Archive.org
The Internet Archive
OpenCorporates
Data on corporate entities and directors in many countries
Archive.org
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- No CORS support
OpenCorporates
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | Archive.org | OpenCorporates |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | apiKey |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | No | Unknown |
When to use which?
Archive.org is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication.