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Actinia Grass GIS vs Pointpin

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

Actinia Grass GIS

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

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Pointpin

Pointpin is a simple yet powerful API designed for high traffic websites to deliver fast and reliable IP geolocation for your websites and applications.

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Actinia Grass GIS

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

Pointpin

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

When to use which?

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

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