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Abacus vs Form Creation 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

Form Creation API

Create and manage customizable forms within your applications

Abacus

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

Form Creation API

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

When to use which?

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