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Axolotl vs RandomDog

If you need a Animals API that's easy to integrate, go with RandomDog.

Axolotl

Collection of axolotl pictures and facts

RandomDog

Random pictures of dogs

Axolotl

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
  • No CORS support

RandomDog

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
FeatureAxolotlRandomDog
AuthenticationNoneNone
HTTPSYesYes
CORSNoYes

When to use which?

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