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Actinia Grass GIS vs PostcodeData.nl

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

Actinia Grass GIS

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

PostcodeData.nl

Provide geolocation data based on postcode for Dutch addresses

Actinia Grass GIS

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

PostcodeData.nl

  • No authentication required
  • No HTTPS support
FeatureActinia Grass GISPostcodeData.nl
AuthenticationapiKeyNone
HTTPSYesNo
CORSUnknownUnknown

When to use which?

PostcodeData.nl is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. Actinia Grass GIS supports HTTPS, which is required for production deployments and secure data handling.