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Abacus vs JSONbin.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

JSONbin.io

Free JSON storage service. Ideal for small scale Web apps, Websites and Mobile apps

Abacus

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

JSONbin.io

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
FeatureAbacusJSONbin.io
AuthenticationNoneapiKey
HTTPSYesYes
CORSYesYes

When to use which?

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