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Abstract IP Geolocation vs adresse.data.gouv.fr

Both are solid Geocoding APIs. Choose based on your specific requirements.

Abstract IP Geolocation

Geolocate website visitors from their IPs

adresse.data.gouv.fr

Address database of France, geocoding and reverse

Abstract IP Geolocation

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use

adresse.data.gouv.fr

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
FeatureAbstract IP Geolocationadresse.data.gouv.fr
AuthenticationapiKeyNone
HTTPSYesYes
CORSYesUnknown

When to use which?

adresse.data.gouv.fr is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. Abstract IP Geolocation works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.