Abacus vs Meraki Dashboard 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
Meraki Dashboard API
The Cisco Meraki Dashboard API is a modern REST API based on the OpenAPI specification. > Date: 05 March, 2023 > > [Recent Updates](https://meraki.io/whats-new/) --- [API Documentation](https://...
Abacus
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
Meraki Dashboard API
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- Currently flagged as inactive
| Feature | Abacus | Meraki Dashboard 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.