Abacus vs License-API
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
License-API
Unofficial REST API for choosealicense.com
Abacus
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
License-API
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- No CORS support
| Feature | Abacus | License-API |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Yes | No |
When to use which?
Abacus works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.