BaconMockup vs What's on the menu?
If you need a Food & Drink API that's easy to integrate, go with BaconMockup.
BaconMockup
Resizable bacon placeholder images
What's on the menu?
NYPL human-transcribed historical menu collection
BaconMockup
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
What's on the menu?
- Simple API key authentication
- No HTTPS support
| Feature | BaconMockup | What's on the menu? |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | apiKey |
| HTTPS | Yes | No |
| CORS | Yes | Unknown |
When to use which?
BaconMockup is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. BaconMockup works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps. BaconMockup supports HTTPS, which is required for production deployments and secure data handling.