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Account API vs Heroku

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>.

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Heroku

REST API to programmatically create apps, provision add-ons and perform other task on Heroku

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Account API

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported

Heroku

  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
  • Requires OAuth setup
FeatureAccount APIHeroku
AuthenticationapiKeyOAuth
HTTPSYesYes
CORSUnknownYes

When to use which?

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

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