adresse.data.gouv.fr vs CountryStateCity
Both are solid Geocoding APIs. Choose based on your specific requirements.
adresse.data.gouv.fr
Address database of France, geocoding and reverse
CountryStateCity
World countries, states, regions, provinces, cities & towns in JSON, SQL, XML, YAML, & CSV format
adresse.data.gouv.fr
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
CountryStateCity
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
| Feature | adresse.data.gouv.fr | CountryStateCity |
|---|---|---|
| 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. CountryStateCity works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.