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Actinia Grass GIS vs GeographQL

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

Actinia Grass GIS

Actinia is an open source REST API for geographical data that uses GRASS GIS

GeographQL

A Country, State, and City GraphQL API

Actinia Grass GIS

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
  • Currently flagged as inactive

GeographQL

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
FeatureActinia Grass GISGeographQL
AuthenticationapiKeyNone
HTTPSYesYes
CORSUnknownYes

When to use which?

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