Actinia Grass GIS vs bng2latlong
If you need a Geocoding API that's easy to integrate, go with bng2latlong.
Actinia Grass GIS
Actinia is an open source REST API for geographical data that uses GRASS GIS
bng2latlong
Convert British OSGB36 easting and northing (British National Grid) to WGS84 latitude and longitude
Actinia Grass GIS
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- Currently flagged as inactive
bng2latlong
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
| Feature | Actinia Grass GIS | bng2latlong |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Yes |
When to use which?
bng2latlong is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. bng2latlong works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.