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Actinia Grass GIS vs TomTom

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

Actinia Grass GIS

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

TomTom

Maps, Directions, Places and Traffic APIs

Actinia Grass GIS

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

TomTom

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

When to use which?

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