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Abstract IP Geolocation vs Country

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

Abstract IP Geolocation

Geolocate website visitors from their IPs

Country

Get your visitor's country from their IP

Abstract IP Geolocation

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

Country

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
FeatureAbstract IP GeolocationCountry
AuthenticationapiKeyNone
HTTPSYesYes
CORSYesYes

When to use which?

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