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Abstract IP Geolocation vs Battuta

If you need a Geocoding API that's easy to integrate, go with Abstract IP Geolocation.

Abstract IP Geolocation

Geolocate website visitors from their IPs

Battuta

A (country/region/city) in-cascade location API

Abstract IP Geolocation

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

Battuta

  • Simple API key authentication
  • No HTTPS support
FeatureAbstract IP GeolocationBattuta
AuthenticationapiKeyapiKey
HTTPSYesNo
CORSYesUnknown

When to use which?

Abstract IP Geolocation works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps. Abstract IP Geolocation supports HTTPS, which is required for production deployments and secure data handling.