Question 1

Which is better, adresse.data.gouv.fr or Baidu Maps (百度地图)?

Accepted Answer

If you need a Geocoding API that's easy to integrate, go with adresse.data.gouv.fr. adresse.data.gouv.fr uses no authentication while Baidu Maps (百度地图) uses no authentication.

Question 2

What is the main difference between adresse.data.gouv.fr and Baidu Maps (百度地图)?

Accepted Answer

adresse.data.gouv.fr: Address database of France, geocoding and reverse. Baidu Maps (百度地图): Baidu's mapping platform — geolocation, routing, navigation, indoor maps. Android, iOS SDKs and JavaScript API. They differ in authentication (no authentication vs no authentication), HTTPS support (yes vs no), and CORS (unknown vs unknown).

Question 3

Which Geocoding API is easier to integrate?

Accepted Answer

Both have similar integration complexity. adresse.data.gouv.fr uses no authentication and Baidu Maps (百度地图) uses no authentication.

Feature	adresse.data.gouv.fr	Baidu Maps (百度地图)
Authentication	None	None
HTTPS	Yes	No
CORS	Unknown	Unknown

adresse.data.gouv.fr vs Baidu Maps (百度地图)

adresse.data.gouv.fr

Baidu Maps (百度地图)

When to use which?