Countly vs GitHub ReadMe Stats
If you need a Open Source Projects API that's easy to integrate, go with GitHub ReadMe Stats.
GitHub ReadMe Stats
Add dynamically generated statistics to your GitHub profile ReadMe
Countly
- No authentication required
- No HTTPS support
GitHub ReadMe Stats
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
| Feature | Countly | GitHub ReadMe Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | None |
| HTTPS | No | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Yes |
When to use which?
GitHub ReadMe Stats works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps. GitHub ReadMe Stats supports HTTPS, which is required for production deployments and secure data handling.