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Abstract IP Geolocation vs Gravity 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

Gravity API

The gravitational field of the earth is non-uniform. The <a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geoid'>geoid</a> is the shape the ocean surface would take if only gravity and the rotation of the ...

Abstract IP Geolocation

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

Gravity API

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
FeatureAbstract IP GeolocationGravity 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.