Abacus vs npm Registry
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
npm Registry
Query information about your favorite Node.js libraries programmatically
Abacus
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
npm Registry
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | Abacus | npm Registry |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Yes | Unknown |
When to use which?
Abacus works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.