Question 1

Which is better, Account API or npm Registry?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

What is the main difference between Account API and npm Registry?

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>.. npm Registry: Query information about your favorite Node.js libraries programmatically. 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

npm Registry is easier to integrate because it requires no authentication.

Feature	Account API	npm Registry
Authentication	apiKey	None
HTTPS	Yes	Yes
CORS	Unknown	Unknown

Account API vs npm Registry

Account API

npm Registry

When to use which?