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