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Abstract IP Geolocation vs GeoDB Cities API

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

GeoDB Cities API

The GeoDB API focuses on getting global city and region data. Easily obtain country, region, and city data for use in your apps! <ul> <li>Filter cities by name prefix, country, location, time-zo...

Abstract IP Geolocation

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

GeoDB Cities API

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
FeatureAbstract IP GeolocationGeoDB Cities API
AuthenticationapiKeyapiKey
HTTPSYesYes
CORSYesUnknown

When to use which?

Abstract IP Geolocation works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.