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