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Abacus vs Browshot

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

Browshot

Easily make screenshots of web pages in any screen size, as any device

Abacus

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

Browshot

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

When to use which?

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