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Abacus vs Markdown to JSON 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

Markdown to JSON API

Upload Markdown and get JSON with one API call

Abacus

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

Markdown to JSON API

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
FeatureAbacusMarkdown to JSON API
AuthenticationNoneapiKey
HTTPSYesYes
CORSYesYes

When to use which?

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