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Abacus vs perfectpdf 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

perfectpdf api

The perfectpdf api does one thing, perfectly: it converts html to pdf. The perfectpdf api uses headless Google Chrome to provide a low cost, high quality, simple to use service.

Abacus

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use

perfectpdf api

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
FeatureAbacusperfectpdf api
AuthenticationNoneapiKey
HTTPSYesYes
CORSYesUnknown

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.