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Accounts API vs Vector Express v2.0

If you need a Documents & Productivity API that's easy to integrate, go with Vector Express v2.0.

Accounts API

The Accounts API is a collection of methods used to query a customer account. It allows the developer to retrieve account-related data such as the user account balance. It should be noted that regi...

Vector Express v2.0

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Accounts API

  • Simple API key authentication
  • No HTTPS support

Vector Express v2.0

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
  • No CORS support
FeatureAccounts APIVector Express v2.0
AuthenticationapiKeyNone
HTTPSNoYes
CORSUnknownNo

When to use which?

Vector Express v2.0 is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. Vector Express v2.0 supports HTTPS, which is required for production deployments and secure data handling.