BCLaws vs civicAPI
If you need a Government API that's easy to integrate, go with civicAPI.
BCLaws
- No authentication required
- No HTTPS support
civicAPI
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
| Feature | BCLaws | civicAPI |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | None |
| HTTPS | No | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Yes |
When to use which?
civicAPI works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps. civicAPI supports HTTPS, which is required for production deployments and secure data handling.