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Bible-api vs External Accounts API

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

Bible-api

Free Bible API with multiple languages

External Accounts API

The External Accounts API is used to manage accounts for Viber Business Messages, Facebook Messenger and Whatsapp for use in the [Messages](https://developer.nexmo.com/messages/overview) and [Dispa...

Bible-api

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use

External Accounts API

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
FeatureBible-apiExternal Accounts API
AuthenticationNoneapiKey
HTTPSYesYes
CORSYesUnknown

When to use which?

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