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Abstract IP Geolocation vs Queimadas INPE

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

Queimadas INPE

Access to heat focus data (probable wildfire)

Abstract IP Geolocation

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

Queimadas INPE

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
  • Currently flagged as inactive
FeatureAbstract IP GeolocationQueimadas INPE
AuthenticationapiKeyNone
HTTPSYesYes
CORSYesUnknown

When to use which?

Queimadas INPE is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. Abstract IP Geolocation works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.