Abacus vs Custom Behavioral Events 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
Custom Behavioral Events API
HTTP API for triggering instances of custom behavioral events
Abacus
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
Custom Behavioral Events API
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | Abacus | Custom Behavioral Events API |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | apiKey |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| 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.