Axolotl vs Petfinder
If you need a Animals API that's easy to integrate, go with Axolotl.
Axolotl
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- No CORS support
Petfinder
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
- Currently flagged as inactive
| Feature | Axolotl | Petfinder |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | apiKey |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | No | Yes |
When to use which?
Axolotl is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. Petfinder works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.