Abacus vs Polling Places 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
Polling Places API
This data set contains the list of polling places. It can be organized by ward/division, accessibility rating, or type of building. This list is used to assign poll workers, send the machines and...
Abacus
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
Polling Places API
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | Abacus | Polling Places 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.