Dianping (大众点评) vs Zestful
If you need a Food & Drink API that's easy to integrate, go with Zestful.
Dianping (大众点评)
China's Yelp — restaurant reviews, group deals, reservations, ratings and statistics
Dianping (大众点评)
- No authentication required
- No HTTPS support
Zestful
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
| Feature | Dianping (大众点评) | Zestful |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | apiKey |
| HTTPS | No | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Yes |
When to use which?
Dianping (大众点评) is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. Zestful works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps. Zestful supports HTTPS, which is required for production deployments and secure data handling.