Carbon Interface vs Luchtmeetnet
Both are solid Environment APIs. Choose based on your specific requirements.
Carbon Interface
API to calculate carbon (C02) emissions estimates for common C02 emitting activities
Luchtmeetnet
Predicted and actual air quality components for The Netherlands (RIVM)
Carbon Interface
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
Luchtmeetnet
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | Carbon Interface | Luchtmeetnet |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Yes | Unknown |
When to use which?
Luchtmeetnet 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.