Abacus vs Mobility 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
Mobility API
Transit API can be used to obtain time-aggregated data representing moving the people between various spatial points within the Czech Republic. Having A - 'from' and B - 'to' points, the API can re...
Abacus
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
Mobility API
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | Abacus | Mobility 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.