Abacus vs Pendo Feedback 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
Pendo Feedback API
## Who is this for? This documentation is for developers creating their own integration with [Feedback's](https://www.pendo.io/product/feedback/) API. If you are doing a standard integration, ther...
Abacus
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
Pendo Feedback API
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | Abacus | Pendo Feedback 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.