// SCIENCE & MATH
GBIF
Global Biodiversity Information Facility
GBIF is a free public Science & Math API with no authentication required. It supports HTTPS and has CORS enabled.
// FACTS
- Category
- Science & Math
- Authentication
- none
- HTTPS
- yes
- CORS
- yes
- Endpoint
- www.gbif.org
- Cost
- Free
// FREQUENTLY ASKED
What is GBIF?
GBIF is a free public API in the Science & Math category. Global Biodiversity Information Facility
Does GBIF require authentication?
No — GBIF can be used immediately without any API keys or authentication.
Is GBIF free?
Yes. GBIF is listed in our directory of free public APIs and is free to use. Check the official site for any rate limits or paid tier limitations.
Does GBIF support HTTPS?
Yes, GBIF supports HTTPS encrypted requests.