Abacus vs Wandbox
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
Abacus
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
Wandbox
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- Currently flagged as inactive
| Feature | Abacus | Wandbox |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Yes | Unknown |
When to use which?
Abacus works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.