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Abacus vs httpSMS

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

httpSMS

Use your Android phone as an SMS gateway to send and receive SMS messages via a simple HTTP API

Abacus

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

httpSMS

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
FeatureAbacushttpSMS
AuthenticationNoneapiKey
HTTPSYesYes
CORSYesYes

When to use which?

Abacus is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication.