Abacus vs openHAB REST 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
openHAB REST API
API discovered from openhab/openhab-webui
Abacus
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
openHAB REST API
- Requires OAuth setup
- No HTTPS support
| Feature | Abacus | openHAB REST API |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | OAuth |
| HTTPS | Yes | No |
| 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. Abacus supports HTTPS, which is required for production deployments and secure data handling.