Question 1

Which is better, Account API or MicroENV?

Accepted Answer

If you need a Development API that's easy to integrate, go with MicroENV. Account API uses apiKey while MicroENV uses no authentication.

Question 2

What is the main difference between Account API and MicroENV?

Accepted Answer

Account API: Enables users to manage their Vonage API Account by programmable means. More information is available here: <https://developer.nexmo.com/account/overview>.. MicroENV: Fake Rest API for developers. They differ in authentication (apiKey vs no authentication), HTTPS support (yes vs yes), and CORS (unknown vs unknown).

Question 3

Which Development API is easier to integrate?

Accepted Answer

MicroENV is easier to integrate because it requires no authentication.

Feature	Account API	MicroENV
Authentication	apiKey	None
HTTPS	Yes	Yes
CORS	Unknown	Unknown

Account API vs MicroENV

Account API

MicroENV

When to use which?