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Account API vs ReqRes

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

Account API

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

ReqRes

A hosted REST-API ready to respond to your AJAX requests

Account API

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported

ReqRes

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
FeatureAccount APIReqRes
AuthenticationapiKeyNone
HTTPSYesYes
CORSUnknownUnknown

When to use which?

ReqRes is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication.