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PurgoMalum vs US Extract

If you need a Data Validation API that's easy to integrate, go with PurgoMalum.

PurgoMalum

Content validator against profanity & obscenity

US Extract

Extract postal addresses from any text including emails

PurgoMalum

  • No authentication required
  • No HTTPS support

US Extract

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
  • Currently flagged as inactive
FeaturePurgoMalumUS Extract
AuthenticationNoneapiKey
HTTPSNoYes
CORSUnknownYes

When to use which?

PurgoMalum is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. US Extract works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps. US Extract supports HTTPS, which is required for production deployments and secure data handling.