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