Abacus vs BC Data Catalogue API
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
BC Data Catalogue API
This API provides live access to the BC Data Catalogue. Further documentation on the API is available from http://docs.ckan.org/en/latest/ Confirm the version of the API available from the catalogu...
Abacus
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
BC Data Catalogue API
- Simple API key authentication
- No HTTPS support
| Feature | Abacus | BC Data Catalogue API |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | apiKey |
| HTTPS | Yes | No |
| CORS | Yes | Unknown |
When to use which?
Abacus is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. Abacus works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps. Abacus supports HTTPS, which is required for production deployments and secure data handling.