Bootprint vs Purple Air
If you need a Science & Math API that's easy to integrate, go with Bootprint.
Purple Air
Real Time Air Quality Monitoring
Bootprint
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
Purple Air
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | Bootprint | Purple Air |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Yes | Unknown |
When to use which?
Bootprint works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.