Creative Commons Catalog vs GitHub ReadMe Stats
If you need a Open Source Projects API that's easy to integrate, go with GitHub ReadMe Stats.
Creative Commons Catalog
Search among openly licensed and public domain works
GitHub ReadMe Stats
Add dynamically generated statistics to your GitHub profile ReadMe
Creative Commons Catalog
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
- Requires OAuth setup
GitHub ReadMe Stats
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
| Feature | Creative Commons Catalog | GitHub ReadMe Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | OAuth | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Yes | Yes |
When to use which?
GitHub ReadMe Stats is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication.