Actinia Grass GIS vs OpenPLZ API
If you need a Geocoding API that's easy to integrate, go with OpenPLZ API.
Actinia Grass GIS
Actinia is an open source REST API for geographical data that uses GRASS GIS
OpenPLZ API
A public street and postal code directory for Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein and Switzerland via an open REST API
Actinia Grass GIS
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- Currently flagged as inactive
OpenPLZ API
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
| Feature | Actinia Grass GIS | OpenPLZ API |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Yes |
When to use which?
OpenPLZ API is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. OpenPLZ API works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.