Big Book vs GurbaniNow
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
GurbaniNow
Fast and Accurate Gurbani RESTful API
Big Book
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
GurbaniNow
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- Currently flagged as inactive
| Feature | Big Book | GurbaniNow |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Yes | Unknown |
When to use which?
GurbaniNow 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.