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Actinia Grass GIS vs OpenCage

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

Actinia Grass GIS

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

OpenCage

Forward and reverse geocoding using open data

Actinia Grass GIS

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

OpenCage

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

When to use which?

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