Abacus vs Extension 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
Extension API
The Vonage Business Cloud Extension API enables you to retrieve information about extensions. Your application must subscribe to the Provisioning API suite to use this API.
Abacus
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
Extension API
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | Abacus | Extension 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.