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Big Book vs PoetryDB

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

Big Book

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

PoetryDB

Enables you to get instant data from our vast poetry collection

Big Book

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

PoetryDB

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

When to use which?

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