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Actinia Grass GIS vs IPGEO

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

Actinia Grass GIS

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

IPGEO

Unlimited free IP Address API with useful information

Actinia Grass GIS

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

IPGEO

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
FeatureActinia Grass GISIPGEO
AuthenticationapiKeyNone
HTTPSYesYes
CORSUnknownUnknown

When to use which?

IPGEO is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication.