Black History Facts vs openAFRICA
If you need a Open Data API that's easy to integrate, go with Black History Facts.
Black History Facts
Contribute or search one of the largest black history fact databases on the web
openAFRICA
Large datasets repository of African open data
Black History Facts
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
openAFRICA
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- Currently flagged as inactive
| Feature | Black History Facts | openAFRICA |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Yes | Unknown |
When to use which?
openAFRICA is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. Black History Facts works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.