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Bootprint vs Department of IT and BT, Karnataka

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

Bootprint

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Department of IT and BT, Karnataka

eSigned certificates issued by Department of Information Technology, Biotechnology and Science &Technology (http://itbt.karnataka.gov.in/pages/home.aspx) can be downloaded through DigiLocker.

Bootprint

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

Department of IT and BT, Karnataka

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
FeatureBootprintDepartment of IT and BT, Karnataka
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.