Question 1

Which is better, Abacus or QR code?

Accepted Answer

If you need a Development API that's easy to integrate, go with Abacus. Abacus uses no authentication while QR code uses no authentication.

Question 2

What is the main difference between Abacus and QR code?

Accepted Answer

Abacus: Free and simple counting service. You can use it to track page hits and specific events. QR code: Generate and decode / read QR code graphics. They differ in authentication (no authentication vs no authentication), HTTPS support (yes vs yes), and CORS (yes vs unknown).

Question 3

Which Development API is easier to integrate?

Accepted Answer

Both have similar integration complexity. Abacus uses no authentication and QR code uses no authentication.

Feature	Abacus	QR code
Authentication	None	None
HTTPS	Yes	Yes
CORS	Yes	Unknown

Abacus vs QR code

Abacus

QR code

When to use which?