Abacus vs Host.io
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
Abacus
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
Host.io
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
| Feature | Abacus | Host.io |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | apiKey |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Yes | Yes |
When to use which?
Abacus is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication.