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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
FeatureAbstract IP Geolocationbng2latlong
AuthenticationapiKeyNone
HTTPSYesYes
CORSYesYes

When to use which?

bng2latlong is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication.