administrative-divisons-db vs IP2Proxy
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
IP2Proxy
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | administrative-divisons-db | IP2Proxy |
|---|---|---|
| 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.