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Abstract IP Geolocation vs BigDataCloud's Free API

If you need a Geocoding API that's easy to integrate, go with BigDataCloud's Free API.

Abstract IP Geolocation

Geolocate website visitors from their IPs

BigDataCloud's Free API

Get free client-side reverse geocoding API and Client Info API. No account creation and API key required.

Abstract IP Geolocation

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

BigDataCloud's Free API

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
FeatureAbstract IP GeolocationBigDataCloud's Free API
AuthenticationapiKeyNone
HTTPSYesYes
CORSYesYes

When to use which?

BigDataCloud's Free API is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication.