adresse.data.gouv.fr vs BigDataCloud's Network Engineering API
Both are solid Geocoding APIs. Choose based on your specific requirements.
adresse.data.gouv.fr
Address database of France, geocoding and reverse
BigDataCloud's Network Engineering API
Get detailed ASN and Network lookup of an IP address.
adresse.data.gouv.fr
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
BigDataCloud's Network Engineering API
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
| Feature | adresse.data.gouv.fr | BigDataCloud's Network Engineering API |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | apiKey |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Yes |
When to use which?
adresse.data.gouv.fr is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. BigDataCloud's Network Engineering API works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.