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iTunes vs Taddy Podcasts

Both are solid Podcasts APIs. Choose based on your specific requirements.

iTunes

Apple Podcasts Directory

Taddy Podcasts

Get details on podcasts & episodes, Podcast & Episode Search, Webhook notifications

iTunes

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported

Taddy Podcasts

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
FeatureiTunesTaddy Podcasts
AuthenticationNoneapiKey
HTTPSYesYes
CORSUnknownYes

When to use which?

iTunes is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. Taddy Podcasts works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.