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GBIF vs iDigBio

If you need a Science & Math API that's easy to integrate, go with iDigBio.

GBIF

Global Biodiversity Information Facility

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iDigBio

Access millions of museum specimens from organizations around the world

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GBIF

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
  • Currently flagged as inactive

iDigBio

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
FeatureGBIFiDigBio
AuthenticationNoneNone
HTTPSYesYes
CORSYesUnknown

When to use which?

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

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