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Pixela vs UPS

Pixela

Pixela is a single-developer, open-source habit- and effort-tracking service: every action goes through its REST API, turning daily counts, weight logs, or commit streaks into a GitHub-contribution-style graph. Callers register with a self-chosen token via `/v1/users`, then post daily values that render back as an embeddable SVG graph or badge — no dashboard beyond the API itself. Nearly every feature is free; a handful of extras (logo placement, priority support) are reserved for Patreon backers.

UPS

UPS's REST APIs cover package tracking, rating, address validation, and label creation, authenticated via OAuth 2.0 client-credentials bearer tokens issued by the developer portal — the legacy Access Key scheme was retired for all UPS REST APIs in 2024. Calls carry no separate API fee: access is free for UPS account holders, who instead pay UPS directly for the shipments and services the calls represent.

PixelaUPS
AuthenticationAPI KeyOAuth
Pricingfreemiumfree
FormatsJSON, SVGJSON
CORSyesno
HTTPSYesYes

Pixela supports CORS, while UPS doesn't — pick Pixela for direct browser calls.

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