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BC Laws vs PoetryDB

If you need a Books API that's easy to integrate, go with PoetryDB.

BC Laws

BC Laws is an electronic library providing free public access to the laws of British Columbia. BC Laws is hosted by the Queen's Printer of British Columbia and published in partnership with the Min...

PoetryDB

Enables you to get instant data from our vast poetry collection

BC Laws

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported

PoetryDB

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
FeatureBC LawsPoetryDB
AuthenticationapiKeyNone
HTTPSYesYes
CORSUnknownYes

When to use which?

PoetryDB is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. PoetryDB works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.