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Abstract IP Geolocation vs TrapStreet API

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

TrapStreet API

The TrapStreet API finds trap streets in Google Maps, Bing Maps and OpenStreetMap data.

Abstract IP Geolocation

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

TrapStreet API

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
FeatureAbstract IP GeolocationTrapStreet API
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.