Abacus vs Flow Dashboard
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
Flow Dashboard
Flow Dashboard APIs [http://flowdash.co](http://flowdash.co)
Abacus
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
Flow Dashboard
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | Abacus | Flow Dashboard |
|---|---|---|
| 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.