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Abstract IP Geolocation vs IP2Location.io

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

IP2Location.io

Bundle of Free IP geolocation and WHOIS API

Abstract IP Geolocation

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

IP2Location.io

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
FeatureAbstract IP GeolocationIP2Location.io
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.