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Abacus vs JSONsilo.com

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

JSONsilo.com

Hassle-free JSON hosting. Convert your JSON file to an API in minutes at no cost.

Abacus

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

JSONsilo.com

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

When to use which?

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