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Abacus vs Greip 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

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Greip API

This documentation shows how to use Greip API, By highlighting the API methods, options and some other features that allow you to get the most of this API.

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Abacus

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

Greip API

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
FeatureAbacusGreip API
AuthenticationNoneapiKey
HTTPSYesYes
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.

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