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Account API vs MySQL Visual EXPLAIN

If you need a Development API that's easy to integrate, go with MySQL Visual EXPLAIN.

Account API

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

MySQL Visual EXPLAIN

Transform MySQL EXPLAIN output to interactive graphs

Account API

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported

MySQL Visual EXPLAIN

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
FeatureAccount APIMySQL Visual EXPLAIN
AuthenticationapiKeyNone
HTTPSYesYes
CORSUnknownYes

When to use which?

MySQL Visual EXPLAIN is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. MySQL Visual EXPLAIN works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.