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Abstract IP Geolocation vs IBGE

Both are solid Geocoding APIs. Choose based on your specific requirements.

Abstract IP Geolocation

Geolocate website visitors from their IPs

IBGE

Aggregate services of IBGE (Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics)

Abstract IP Geolocation

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

IBGE

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
FeatureAbstract IP GeolocationIBGE
AuthenticationapiKeyNone
HTTPSYesYes
CORSYesUnknown

When to use which?

IBGE is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. Abstract IP Geolocation works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.