Account API vs Image-Charts
If you need a Development API that's easy to integrate, go with Image-Charts.
Account API
Enables users to manage their Vonage API Account by programmable means. More information is available here: <https://developer.nexmo.com/account/overview>.
Image-Charts
Generate charts, QR codes and graph images
Account API
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
Image-Charts
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
| Feature | Account API | Image-Charts |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Yes |
When to use which?
Image-Charts is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. Image-Charts works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.