Carbon Interface vs OpenAQ
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
Carbon Interface
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
OpenAQ
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | Carbon Interface | OpenAQ |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | apiKey |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Yes | Unknown |
When to use which?
Carbon Interface works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.