Abacus vs Open Page Rank
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 Page Rank
API for calculating and comparing metrics of different websites using Page Rank algorithm
Abacus
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
Open Page Rank
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | Abacus | Open Page Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 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.