PurgoMalum vs Validate UK Postcodes
If you need a Data Validation API that's easy to integrate, go with Validate UK Postcodes.
PurgoMalum
Content validator against profanity & obscenity
Validate UK Postcodes
This API validates postal codes within UK
PurgoMalum
- No authentication required
- No HTTPS support
Validate UK Postcodes
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
| Feature | PurgoMalum | Validate UK Postcodes |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Validate UK Postcodes works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps. Validate UK Postcodes supports HTTPS, which is required for production deployments and secure data handling.