Actinia Grass GIS vs GeoNames
If you need a Geocoding API that's easy to integrate, go with GeoNames.
Actinia Grass GIS
Actinia is an open source REST API for geographical data that uses GRASS GIS
Actinia Grass GIS
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- Currently flagged as inactive
GeoNames
- No authentication required
- No HTTPS support
| Feature | Actinia Grass GIS | GeoNames |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | No |
| CORS | Unknown | Unknown |
When to use which?
GeoNames is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. Actinia Grass GIS supports HTTPS, which is required for production deployments and secure data handling.