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Account API vs Extension API

Both are solid Development APIs. Choose based on your specific requirements.

Account API

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

Extension API

The Vonage Business Cloud Extension API enables you to retrieve information about extensions. Your application must subscribe to the Provisioning API suite to use this API.

Account API

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported

Extension API

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
FeatureAccount APIExtension API
AuthenticationapiKeyapiKey
HTTPSYesYes
CORSUnknownUnknown

When to use which?

Both Account API and Extension API offer similar capabilities as Development APIs. Review their documentation to find the best fit for your specific use case.