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Account API vs Open Build Service API

Both are solid Development APIs. Choose based on your specific requirements.

Account API

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

Open Build Service API

The _Open Build Service API_ is a XML API. To authenticate, use [HTTP basic authentication](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basic_access_authentication) by passing the _Authorization_ header in the ...

Account API

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported

Open Build Service API

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
FeatureAccount APIOpen Build Service API
AuthenticationapiKeyapiKey
HTTPSYesYes
CORSUnknownUnknown

When to use which?

Both Account API and Open Build Service API offer similar capabilities as Development APIs. Review their documentation to find the best fit for your specific use case.