Collins vs Shanbay (扇贝)
If you need a Dictionaries API that's easy to integrate, go with Shanbay (扇贝).
Shanbay (扇贝)
Chinese language learning platform API — vocabulary, study records, example sentences, notes
Collins
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- Currently flagged as inactive
Shanbay (扇贝)
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | Collins | Shanbay (扇贝) |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Unknown |
When to use which?
Shanbay (扇贝) is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication.