Abstract IP Geolocation vs bng2latlong
If you need a Geocoding API that's easy to integrate, go with bng2latlong.
Abstract IP Geolocation
Geolocate website visitors from their IPs
bng2latlong
Convert British OSGB36 easting and northing (British National Grid) to WGS84 latitude and longitude
Abstract IP Geolocation
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
bng2latlong
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
| Feature | Abstract IP Geolocation | bng2latlong |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Yes | Yes |
When to use which?
bng2latlong is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication.