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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
FeatureAbacusGoogle Firebase
AuthenticationNoneapiKey
HTTPSYesYes
CORSYesYes

When to use which?

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