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Bootprint vs CORE

If you need a Science & Math API that's easy to integrate, go with Bootprint.

Bootprint

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CORE

Access the world's Open Access research papers

Bootprint

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use

CORE

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
FeatureBootprintCORE
AuthenticationNoneapiKey
HTTPSYesYes
CORSYesUnknown

When to use which?

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