Abacus vs They Said So Quotes 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
They Said So Quotes API
They Said So Quotes API offers a complete feature rich REST API access to its quotes platform. This is the documentation for the world famous [quotes API](https://theysaidso.com/api). If you are...
Abacus
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
They Said So Quotes API
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | Abacus | They Said So Quotes 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.