administrative-divisons-db vs IP geolocation 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
IP geolocation API
Abstract IP geolocation API allows developers to retrieve the region, country and city behind any IP worldwide. The API covers the geolocation of IPv4 and IPv6 addresses in 180+ countries worldwide...
administrative-divisons-db
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
IP geolocation API
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | administrative-divisons-db | IP geolocation 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.