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Abacus vs Kangal

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

Kangal

These docs describe how to use the Kangal Proxy API.

Abacus

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

Kangal

  • Requires No authentication
  • No HTTPS support
FeatureAbacusKangal
AuthenticationNoneNo
HTTPSYesNo
CORSYesUnknown

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. Abacus supports HTTPS, which is required for production deployments and secure data handling.