REST vs. SOAP – What is the difference?
REST API has no official standard because it is an architectural style. SOAP API, on the other hand, has an official standard because it is a protocol. REST APIs use multiple standards like HTTP, JSON, URL, and XML, while SOAP APIs are primarily based on HTTP and XML.
REST allows more data formats, whereas SOAP only allows XML. Coupled with JSON (which typically works better with data and offers faster parsing), REST is generally considered easier to work with. … REST is usually quicker and uses less bandwidth.