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Actinia Grass GIS vs LocationIQ

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

Actinia Grass GIS

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

LocationIQ

Provides forward/reverse geocoding and batch geocoding

Actinia Grass GIS

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

LocationIQ

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
FeatureActinia Grass GISLocationIQ
AuthenticationapiKeyapiKey
HTTPSYesYes
CORSUnknownYes

When to use which?

LocationIQ works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.