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BSB-LAN API vs RescueGroups

If you need a Animals API that's easy to integrate, go with RescueGroups.

BSB-LAN API

BSB-LAN JSON API Specification

BSB-LAN API

  • Simple API key authentication
  • No HTTPS support

RescueGroups

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
FeatureBSB-LAN APIRescueGroups
AuthenticationapiKeyNone
HTTPSNoYes
CORSUnknownUnknown

When to use which?

RescueGroups is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. RescueGroups supports HTTPS, which is required for production deployments and secure data handling.