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