Bootprint vs USGS Water Services
If you need a Science & Math API that's easy to integrate, go with Bootprint.
USGS Water Services
Water quality and level info for rivers and lakes
Bootprint
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
USGS Water Services
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- No CORS support
| Feature | Bootprint | USGS Water Services |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Yes | No |
When to use which?
Bootprint works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.