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Pixela API vs WhatPulse API

Two free Tracking APIs compared on access, reliability and developer ratings, using data from our daily health checks.

The verdict

  • Choose Pixela API if you want to call it from browser JavaScript.
  • Choose WhatPulse API if you want to start without an API key.

Side by side

Pixela APIWhatPulse API
What it doesAPI for recording and tracking habits or effort, routines.Small application that measures your keyboard/mouse usage.
ProviderPixelaWhatPulse
API keyX-Mashape-KeyNot needed
HTTPSYesYes
CORS (browser calls)YesUnknown
Status todayOnline · 1931 msOnline · 1429 ms
Uptime (30 days)UpUp
Developer ratingNot rated yetNot rated yet
PriceFree / free tierFree / free tier
Pixela docs ↗WhatPulse docs ↗

About each API

Pixela logoPixela API

API for recording and tracking habits or effort, routines.

Record habits, effort, and precious memories with a simple API, then grow them into vivid graphs.

Strengths

  • Callable from the browser (CORS)
  • HTTPS

Ratings, reviews and FAQ →

WhatPulse logoWhatPulse API

Small application that measures your keyboard/mouse usage.

Welcome to the WhatPulse Developer Center! Here you will learn about the APIs we have available; the Web API and Client API. We'll explain the differences below.

Strengths

  • No API key needed
  • HTTPS

Ratings, reviews and FAQ →

How to choose between them

  • Prototyping or a tutorial? Pick the one that needs no API key.
  • Calling from a web page? You need CORS. Otherwise route requests through your own server or a serverless function.
  • Going to production? Favour HTTPS, a strong uptime record and a provider with clear rate limits and terms. Check each API's docs before you commit.
  • Still unsure? Both are free to try: send one request to each and compare the data you get back.

Pixela vs WhatPulse FAQ

Which needs an API key, Pixela API or WhatPulse API?

Pixela API requires an API key; WhatPulse API doesn't, so WhatPulse API is quicker to try.

Which can I call from the browser?

Pixela API supports CORS, so front-end JavaScript can call it directly. Call the other from a server.

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