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Abstract IP Geolocation vs IPWhois

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

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IPWhois

Identify website, IP, or email owners with geolocation, reverse IP lookup, country insights, ASN data, and email verification

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Abstract IP Geolocation

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

IPWhois

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

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