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Actinia Grass GIS vs Geokeo

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

Actinia Grass GIS

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

Geokeo

Geokeo geocoding service- with 2500 free api requests daily

Actinia Grass GIS

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

Geokeo

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

When to use which?

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