Archive.org vs Recreation Information Database
If you need a Open Data API that's easy to integrate, go with Archive.org.
Archive.org
The Internet Archive
Recreation Information Database
Recreational areas, federal lands, historic sites, museums, and other attractions/resources(US)
Archive.org
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- No CORS support
Recreation Information Database
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | Archive.org | Recreation Information Database |
|---|---|---|
| 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.