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Account API vs Web Scraping API

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

Account API

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

Web Scraping API

Extract structured data from any public URL

Account API

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported

Web Scraping API

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
FeatureAccount APIWeb Scraping API
AuthenticationapiKeyapiKey
HTTPSYesYes
CORSUnknownYes

When to use which?

Web Scraping API works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.