Carbon Interface vs PM25.in
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
PM25.in
- Simple API key authentication
- No HTTPS support
- Currently flagged as inactive
| Feature | Carbon Interface | PM25.in |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | apiKey |
| HTTPS | Yes | No |
| CORS | Yes | Unknown |
When to use which?
Carbon Interface works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps. Carbon Interface supports HTTPS, which is required for production deployments and secure data handling.