arcsecond.io vs GBIF
Both are solid Science & Math APIs. Choose based on your specific requirements.
arcsecond.io
Multiple astronomy data sources
arcsecond.io
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
GBIF
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
- Currently flagged as inactive
| Feature | arcsecond.io | GBIF |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Yes |
When to use which?
GBIF is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. GBIF works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.