Big Book vs VATSIM ATC Bookings API
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
VATSIM ATC Bookings API
### Obtaining an API Key An API key can only be obtained by Divisions or recognised ARTCCs, vACCs or other Subdivisions that provide an active ATC service. An API Key request can be submitted t...
Big Book
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
VATSIM ATC Bookings API
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | Big Book | VATSIM ATC Bookings API |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | apiKey |
| 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.