Baidu API Store vs UPC database
Both are solid Open Data APIs. Choose based on your specific requirements.
Baidu API Store
Baidu's API marketplace — wide range of Chinese data APIs with SDKs. Partially free
UPC database
More than 1.5 million barcode numbers from all around the world
Baidu API Store
- No authentication required
- No HTTPS support
UPC database
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | Baidu API Store | UPC database |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | apiKey |
| HTTPS | No | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Unknown |
When to use which?
Baidu API Store is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. UPC database supports HTTPS, which is required for production deployments and secure data handling.