Account API vs Alipay Open Platform (支付宝)
If you need a Finance API that's easy to integrate, go with Alipay Open Platform (支付宝).
Account API
This API is used for the classic integration. If you are just starting your implementation, refer to our [new integration guide](https://docs.adyen.com/marketplaces-and-platforms) instead. The Acc...
Alipay Open Platform (支付宝)
Alibaba's payment platform — payments, mini programs, marketing tools, credit scoring (Zhima). Java, PHP, Node SDKs
Account API
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
Alipay Open Platform (支付宝)
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | Account API | Alipay Open Platform (支付宝) |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Unknown |
When to use which?
Alipay Open Platform (支付宝) is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication.