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Abacus vs UserAgent

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

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UserAgent

User agent parsing API is designed to help you better understand and interact with your users. By identifying browser, device, and OS data from user agent strings, this API empowers you with accurate, real-time insights into your audience.

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Abacus

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

UserAgent

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
FeatureAbacusUserAgent
AuthenticationNoneapiKey
HTTPSYesYes
CORSYesYes

When to use which?

Abacus is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication.

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