Abacus vs link.fish 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
link.fish API
API to easily extract data from websites. # Base URL All URLs referenced in the documentation have the following base: ``` https://api.link.fish ``` The REST API is only served over HTTPS. ...
Abacus
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
link.fish API
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | Abacus | link.fish API |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | apiKey |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Yes | Unknown |
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.