Abacus vs SerpApi - Search 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
SerpApi - Search API
SerpApi's Search API makes it easy and fast to scrape Google and other search engines
Abacus
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
SerpApi - Search API
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- No CORS support
| Feature | Abacus | SerpApi - Search API |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | apiKey |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Yes | No |
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.