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Abacus vs Rumble API (deprecated)

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

Rumble API (deprecated)

<p><b><i>Rumble Network Discovery is now runZero. <a href="https://www.runzero.com/blog/introducing-runzero/">Read the announcement</a></i></b>.</p> <p>This API is frozen and no longer being update...

Abacus

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

Rumble API (deprecated)

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
FeatureAbacusRumble API (deprecated)
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.