Abacus vs Fitbit Plus 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
Fitbit Plus API
# Overview The Fitbit Plus API is a RESTful API. The requests and responses are formated according to the [JSON API](http://jsonapi.org/format/1.0/) specification. In addition to this documentatio...
Abacus
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
Fitbit Plus API
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | Abacus | Fitbit Plus 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.