Baidu API Store vs Microlink.io
If you need a Open Data API that's easy to integrate, go with Microlink.io.
Baidu API Store
Baidu's API marketplace — wide range of Chinese data APIs with SDKs. Partially free
Microlink.io
Extract structured data from any website
Baidu API Store
- No authentication required
- No HTTPS support
Microlink.io
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
| Feature | Baidu API Store | Microlink.io |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | None |
| HTTPS | No | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Yes |
When to use which?
Microlink.io works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps. Microlink.io supports HTTPS, which is required for production deployments and secure data handling.