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Bootprint vs Numbers

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

Bootprint

Random facts and images of space

Numbers

Number of the day, random number, number facts and anything else you want to do with numbers

Bootprint

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

Numbers

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
  • No CORS support
FeatureBootprintNumbers
AuthenticationNoneapiKey
HTTPSYesYes
CORSYesNo

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.