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Bootprint vs Numbers API

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

Bootprint

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Numbers API

All about Numbers. REST access with json/xml/jsonp result support. Below is the documentation for the Numbers API. You can try them out right here. Find more information and subscribe at [math.tool...

Bootprint

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

Numbers API

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
FeatureBootprintNumbers API
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.