CORE vs Remote Calc
If you need a Science & Math API that's easy to integrate, go with Remote Calc.
Remote Calc
Decodes base64 encoding and parses it to return a solution to the calculation in JSON
CORE
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
Remote Calc
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
| Feature | CORE | Remote Calc |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Yes |
When to use which?
Remote Calc is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. Remote Calc works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.