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Account API vs MAC address vendor lookup

If you need a Development API that's easy to integrate, go with MAC address vendor lookup.

Account API

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

MAC address vendor lookup

Retrieve vendor details and other information regarding a given MAC address or an OUI

Account API

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported

MAC address vendor lookup

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
FeatureAccount APIMAC address vendor lookup
AuthenticationapiKeyapiKey
HTTPSYesYes
CORSUnknownYes

When to use which?

MAC address vendor lookup works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.