Abacus vs Orthanc 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
Orthanc API
This is the full documentation of the [REST API](https://book.orthanc-server.com/users/rest.html) of Orthanc.<p>This reference is automatically generated from the source code of Orthanc. A [shorter...
Abacus
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
Orthanc API
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | Abacus | Orthanc 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.