administrative-divisons-db vs API Reference - Ideal Postcodes
If you need a Geocoding API that's easy to integrate, go with administrative-divisons-db.
administrative-divisons-db
Get all administrative divisions of a country
API Reference - Ideal Postcodes
# Getting Started ## Overview ### Access All API methods are either a `GET`, `POST` or `OPTIONS` request. The API communicates over both HTTPS and plain HTTP using IPv4 and IPv6. We recommend ...
administrative-divisons-db
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
API Reference - Ideal Postcodes
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | administrative-divisons-db | API Reference - Ideal Postcodes |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | apiKey |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Yes | Unknown |
When to use which?
administrative-divisons-db is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. administrative-divisons-db works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.