Abacus vs Velo Payments APIs
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
Velo Payments APIs
## Terms and Definitions Throughout this document and the Velo platform the following terms are used: * **Payor.** An entity (typically a corporation) which wishes to pay funds to one or more pay...
Abacus
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
Velo Payments APIs
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | Abacus | Velo Payments APIs |
|---|---|---|
| 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.