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BioLink API vs Metabase

If you need a Open Source Projects API that's easy to integrate, go with Metabase.

BioLink API

API integration layer for linked biological objects. __Source:__ https://github.com/biolink/biolink-api/

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Metabase

An open source Business Intelligence server to share data and analytics inside your company

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BioLink API

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported

Metabase

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
FeatureBioLink APIMetabase
AuthenticationapiKeyNone
HTTPSYesYes
CORSUnknownYes

When to use which?

Metabase is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. Metabase works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.

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