administrative-divisons-db vs GeoNames
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
administrative-divisons-db
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
GeoNames
- No authentication required
- No HTTPS support
| Feature | administrative-divisons-db | GeoNames |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | No |
| CORS | Yes | Unknown |
When to use which?
administrative-divisons-db works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps. administrative-divisons-db supports HTTPS, which is required for production deployments and secure data handling.