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CMS.gov vs LAPIS

If you need a Health API that's easy to integrate, go with LAPIS.

CMS.gov

Access to the data from the CMS - medicare.gov

LAPIS

SARS-CoV-2 genomic sequences from public sources

CMS.gov

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported

LAPIS

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
FeatureCMS.govLAPIS
AuthenticationapiKeyNone
HTTPSYesYes
CORSUnknownYes

When to use which?

LAPIS is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. LAPIS works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.