Big Book vs Crossref Metadata Search
Both are solid Books APIs. Choose based on your specific requirements.
Big Book
The Big Book API allows you to semantically search, filter, sort, and recommend books
Crossref Metadata Search
Books & Articles Metadata
Big Book
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
Crossref Metadata Search
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | Big Book | Crossref Metadata Search |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Yes | Unknown |
When to use which?
Crossref Metadata Search is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. Big Book works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.