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
| Feature | PurgoMalum | US Extract |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | apiKey |
| HTTPS | No | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Yes |
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.