administrative-divisons-db vs GraphHopper Directions API
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
GraphHopper Directions API
With the [GraphHopper Directions API](https://www.graphhopper.com/products/) you can integrate A-to-B route planning, turn-by-turn navigation, route optimization, isochrone calculations and other ...
administrative-divisons-db
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
GraphHopper Directions API
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | administrative-divisons-db | GraphHopper Directions API |
|---|---|---|
| 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.