iTunes vs PodcastIndex
If you need a Podcasts API that's easy to integrate, go with iTunes.
PodcastIndex
Get details on podcasts & episodes, Podcast Search
iTunes
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
PodcastIndex
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | iTunes | PodcastIndex |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | apiKey |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Unknown |
When to use which?
iTunes is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication.