Question 1

Which is better, Baidu API Store or Scoop.it?

Accepted Answer

If you need a Open Data API that's easy to integrate, go with Baidu API Store. Baidu API Store uses no authentication while Scoop.it uses apiKey.

Question 2

What is the main difference between Baidu API Store and Scoop.it?

Accepted Answer

Baidu API Store: Baidu's API marketplace — wide range of Chinese data APIs with SDKs. Partially free. Scoop.it: Content Curation Service. They differ in authentication (no authentication vs apiKey), HTTPS support (no vs no), and CORS (unknown vs unknown).

Question 3

Which Open Data API is easier to integrate?

Accepted Answer

Baidu API Store is easier to integrate because it requires no authentication.

Feature	Baidu API Store	Scoop.it
Authentication	None	apiKey
HTTPS	No	No
CORS	Unknown	Unknown

Baidu API Store vs Scoop.it

Baidu API Store

Scoop.it

When to use which?