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Abstract IP Geolocation vs Storm Glass Marine Weather

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

Storm Glass Marine Weather

Global marine weather data from multiple sources in one single API with hourly resolution. Get your API key by visiting the Storm Glass web site.

Abstract IP Geolocation

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

Storm Glass Marine Weather

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
FeatureAbstract IP GeolocationStorm Glass Marine Weather
AuthenticationapiKeyapiKey
HTTPSYesYes
CORSYesUnknown

When to use which?

Abstract IP Geolocation works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.