Carbon Interface vs Danish data service Energi
If you need a Environment API that's easy to integrate, go with Carbon Interface.
Carbon Interface
API to calculate carbon (C02) emissions estimates for common C02 emitting activities
Danish data service Energi
Open energy data from Energinet to society
Carbon Interface
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
Danish data service Energi
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- Currently flagged as inactive
| Feature | Carbon Interface | Danish data service Energi |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Yes | Unknown |
When to use which?
Danish data service Energi is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. Carbon Interface works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.