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Abstract VAT Validation vs Spending Pulse

If you need a Finance API that's easy to integrate, go with Abstract VAT Validation.

Abstract VAT Validation

Validate VAT numbers and calculate VAT rates

Spending Pulse

This API will provide monthly data which includes metrics such as sales volume and growth rate.

Abstract VAT Validation

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use

Spending Pulse

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
  • Currently flagged as inactive
FeatureAbstract VAT ValidationSpending Pulse
AuthenticationapiKeyapiKey
HTTPSYesYes
CORSYesUnknown

When to use which?

Abstract VAT Validation works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.