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Big Book vs Penguin Publishing

If you need a Books API that's easy to integrate, go with Penguin Publishing.

Big Book

The Big Book API allows you to semantically search, filter, sort, and recommend books

Penguin Publishing

Books, book covers and related data

Big Book

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use

Penguin Publishing

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
FeatureBig BookPenguin Publishing
AuthenticationapiKeyNone
HTTPSYesYes
CORSYesYes

When to use which?

Penguin Publishing is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication.