Abacus vs Open Build Service 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
Open Build Service API
The _Open Build Service API_ is a XML API. To authenticate, use [HTTP basic authentication](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basic_access_authentication) by passing the _Authorization_ header in the ...
Abacus
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
Open Build Service API
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | Abacus | Open Build Service 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.