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Actinia Grass GIS vs Open Topo Data

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

Actinia Grass GIS

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

Open Topo Data

Elevation and ocean depth for a latitude and longitude

Actinia Grass GIS

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

Open Topo Data

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
  • No CORS support
FeatureActinia Grass GISOpen Topo Data
AuthenticationapiKeyNone
HTTPSYesYes
CORSUnknownNo

When to use which?

Open Topo Data is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication.