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