Covid-19 vs Humanitarian Data Exchange
If you need a Health API that's easy to integrate, go with Covid-19.
Humanitarian Data Exchange
Humanitarian Data Exchange (HDX) is open platform for sharing data across crises and organisations
Covid-19
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
Humanitarian Data Exchange
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | Covid-19 | Humanitarian Data Exchange |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Yes | Unknown |
When to use which?
Covid-19 works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.