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Account API vs Contentful Images

If you need a Development API that's easy to integrate, go with Contentful Images.

Account API

Enables users to manage their Vonage API Account by programmable means. More information is available here: <https://developer.nexmo.com/account/overview>.

Contentful Images

Used to retrieve and apply transformations to images

Account API

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported

Contentful Images

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
FeatureAccount APIContentful Images
AuthenticationapiKeyapiKey
HTTPSYesYes
CORSUnknownYes

When to use which?

Contentful Images works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.