Question 1

Which is better, Axolotl or The Dog?

Accepted Answer

If you need a Animals API that's easy to integrate, go with Axolotl. Axolotl uses no authentication while The Dog uses apiKey.

Question 2

What is the main difference between Axolotl and The Dog?

Accepted Answer

Axolotl: Collection of axolotl pictures and facts. The Dog: A public service all about Dogs, free to use when making your fancy new App, Website or Service. They differ in authentication (no authentication vs apiKey), HTTPS support (yes vs yes), and CORS (no vs no).

Question 3

Which Animals API is easier to integrate?

Accepted Answer

Axolotl is easier to integrate because it requires no authentication.

Feature	Axolotl	The Dog
Authentication	None	apiKey
HTTPS	Yes	Yes
CORS	No	No

Axolotl vs The Dog

Axolotl

The Dog

When to use which?