Crossref Metadata Search vs Examples - Auth
If you need a Books API that's easy to integrate, go with Crossref Metadata Search.
Crossref Metadata Search
Books & Articles Metadata
Examples - Auth
Configurations of JWT Authn filter using a simple Bookstore API.
Crossref Metadata Search
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
Examples - Auth
- HTTPS supported
- Requires OAuth setup
| Feature | Crossref Metadata Search | Examples - Auth |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | OAuth |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Unknown |
When to use which?
Crossref Metadata Search is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication.