CMS.gov vs Covid-19
If you need a Health API that's easy to integrate, go with Covid-19.
CMS.gov
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
Covid-19
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
| Feature | CMS.gov | Covid-19 |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Yes |
When to use which?
Covid-19 is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. Covid-19 works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.