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Abacus vs Abstract Screenshot

If you need a Development API that's easy to integrate, go with Abacus.

Abacus

Free and simple counting service. You can use it to track page hits and specific events

Abstract Screenshot

Take programmatic screenshots of web pages from any website

Abacus

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use

Abstract Screenshot

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
FeatureAbacusAbstract Screenshot
AuthenticationNoneapiKey
HTTPSYesYes
CORSYesYes

When to use which?

Abacus is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication.