Abstract IP Geolocation vs HERE Network Positioning API v2
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
HERE Network Positioning API v2
Positioning API accepts requests with radio network measurements and replies with corresponding location estimate. For more details and examples, see [Developer's Guide](https://developer.here.com/...
Abstract IP Geolocation
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
HERE Network Positioning API v2
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | Abstract IP Geolocation | HERE Network Positioning API v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | apiKey |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Yes | Unknown |
When to use which?
Abstract IP Geolocation works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.