Bible-api vs Sessions API
If you need a Books API that's easy to integrate, go with Bible-api.
Sessions API
The William Hill Sessions API uses a central authentication service (CAS*) on all resources that require access to a customer’s account or betting functionality. To authenticate, you’ll need to sup...
Bible-api
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
Sessions API
- Simple API key authentication
- No HTTPS support
| Feature | Bible-api | Sessions API |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | apiKey |
| HTTPS | Yes | No |
| CORS | Yes | Unknown |
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. Bible-api supports HTTPS, which is required for production deployments and secure data handling.