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