Abacus vs Xiaomi IoT Platform
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
Xiaomi IoT Platform
Xiaomi's smart home ecosystem — device control, scene automation, 600M+ connected devices
Abacus
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
Xiaomi IoT Platform
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | Abacus | Xiaomi IoT Platform |
|---|---|---|
| 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.