Abstract IP Geolocation vs administrative-divisons-db
If you need a Geocoding API that's easy to integrate, go with administrative-divisons-db.
Abstract IP Geolocation
Geolocate website visitors from their IPs
administrative-divisons-db
Get all administrative divisions of a country
Abstract IP Geolocation
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
administrative-divisons-db
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
| Feature | Abstract IP Geolocation | administrative-divisons-db |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Yes | Yes |
When to use which?
administrative-divisons-db is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication.