Actinia Grass GIS vs ipapi.co
If you need a Geocoding API that's easy to integrate, go with ipapi.co.
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
ipapi.co
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
| Feature | Actinia Grass GIS | ipapi.co |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Yes |
When to use which?
ipapi.co is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. ipapi.co works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.