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