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Abstract IP Geolocation vs SLF

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

Abstract IP Geolocation

Geolocate website visitors from their IPs

SLF

German city, country, river, database

Abstract IP Geolocation

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

SLF

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

When to use which?

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