Big Book vs Google Books
If you need a Books API that's easy to integrate, go with Big Book.
Big Book
The Big Book API allows you to semantically search, filter, sort, and recommend books
Big Book
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
Google Books
- HTTPS supported
- Requires OAuth setup
| Feature | Big Book | Google Books |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | OAuth |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Yes | Unknown |
When to use which?
Big Book works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.