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Abstract IP Geolocation vs OpenPLZ API

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

Abstract IP Geolocation

Geolocate website visitors from their IPs

OpenPLZ API

A public street and postal code directory for Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein and Switzerland via an open REST API

Abstract IP Geolocation

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

OpenPLZ API

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

When to use which?

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