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Abstract IP Geolocation vs Nominatim

If you need a Geocoding API that's easy to integrate, go with Nominatim.

Abstract IP Geolocation

Geolocate website visitors from their IPs

Nominatim

Provides worldwide forward / reverse geocoding

Abstract IP Geolocation

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

Nominatim

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
FeatureAbstract IP GeolocationNominatim
AuthenticationapiKeyNone
HTTPSYesYes
CORSYesYes

When to use which?

Nominatim is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication.