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Pixela vs WhatPulse

If you need a Tracking API that's easy to integrate, go with WhatPulse.

Pixela

API for recording and tracking habits or effort, routines

WhatPulse

Small application that measures your keyboard/mouse usage

Pixela

  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
  • Requires X-Mashape-Key authentication

WhatPulse

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
FeaturePixelaWhatPulse
AuthenticationX-Mashape-KeyNone
HTTPSYesYes
CORSYesUnknown

When to use which?

WhatPulse is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. Pixela works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.