Abacus vs Highways England 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
Highways England API
API provided by highwaysengland.co.uk
Abacus
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
Highways England API
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | Abacus | Highways England API |
|---|---|---|
| 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.