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Abstract IP Geolocation vs Pinball Map

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

Abstract IP Geolocation

Geolocate website visitors from their IPs

Pinball Map

A crowdsourced map of public pinball machines

Abstract IP Geolocation

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

Pinball Map

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

When to use which?

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