Collins vs Wiktionary
If you need a Dictionaries API that's easy to integrate, go with Wiktionary.
Wiktionary
Collaborative dictionary data
Collins
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- Currently flagged as inactive
Wiktionary
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
| Feature | Collins | Wiktionary |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Yes |
When to use which?
Wiktionary is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. Wiktionary works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.