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Auth0 vs Ex Libris APIs

If you need a Authentication & Authorization API that's easy to integrate, go with Auth0.

Auth0

Easy to implement, adaptable authentication and authorization platform

Ex Libris APIs

For more information on how to use these APIs, including how to create an API key required for authentication, see [Alma REST APIs](https://developers.exlibrisgroup.com/alma/apis).

Auth0

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use

Ex Libris APIs

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
FeatureAuth0Ex Libris APIs
AuthenticationapiKeyapiKey
HTTPSYesYes
CORSYesUnknown

When to use which?

Auth0 works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.