GBIF vs inspirehep.net
If you need a Science & Math API that's easy to integrate, go with inspirehep.net.
inspirehep.net
High Energy Physics info. system
GBIF
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
- Currently flagged as inactive
inspirehep.net
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | GBIF | inspirehep.net |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Yes | Unknown |
When to use which?
GBIF works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.