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Ex Libris APIs vs SAWO Labs

If you need a Authentication & Authorization API that's easy to integrate, go with SAWO Labs.

Ex Libris APIs

For more information on how to use these APIs, including how to create an API key required for authentication, see [Alma REST APIs](https://developers.exlibrisgroup.com/alma/apis).

SAWO Labs

Simplify login and improve user experience by integrating passwordless authentication in your app

Ex Libris APIs

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported

SAWO Labs

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
FeatureEx Libris APIsSAWO Labs
AuthenticationapiKeyapiKey
HTTPSYesYes
CORSUnknownYes

When to use which?

SAWO Labs works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.