Abacus vs High Performance Building Database
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
High Performance Building Database
The Buildings Database is a shared resource for the building industry. The Database, developed by the U.S. Department of Energy and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), is a unique cent...
Abacus
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
High Performance Building Database
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | Abacus | High Performance Building Database |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | apiKey |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Yes | Unknown |
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.