Axolotl vs xeno-canto
If you need a Animals API that's easy to integrate, go with xeno-canto.
xeno-canto
Bird recordings
Axolotl
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- No CORS support
xeno-canto
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
| Feature | Axolotl | xeno-canto |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | No | Yes |
When to use which?
xeno-canto works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.