CORE vs Open Notify
Both are solid Science & Math APIs. Choose based on your specific requirements.
Open Notify
ISS astronauts, current location, etc
CORE
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
Open Notify
- No authentication required
- No HTTPS support
- No CORS support
| Feature | CORE | Open Notify |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | No |
| CORS | Unknown | No |
When to use which?
Open Notify is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. CORE supports HTTPS, which is required for production deployments and secure data handling.