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Abacus vs Greenwire Public 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

Greenwire Public API

Greenpeace Greenwire allows you connect with other volunteers, activists and groups working on environmental campaigns all across the world!

Abacus

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

Greenwire Public API

  • Simple API key authentication
  • No HTTPS support
FeatureAbacusGreenwire Public API
AuthenticationNoneapiKey
HTTPSYesNo
CORSYesUnknown

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. Abacus supports HTTPS, which is required for production deployments and secure data handling.