Actinia Grass GIS vs ip-api
If you need a Geocoding API that's easy to integrate, go with ip-api.
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
ip-api
- No authentication required
- No HTTPS support
| Feature | Actinia Grass GIS | ip-api |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | No |
| CORS | Unknown | Unknown |
When to use which?
ip-api 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.