Abacus vs Google Firebase
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
Google Firebase
Google's mobile application development platform that helps build, improve, and grow app
Abacus
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
Google Firebase
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
| Feature | Abacus | Google Firebase |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | apiKey |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Yes | Yes |
When to use which?
Abacus is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication.