adresse.data.gouv.fr vs Geolocated
Both are solid Geocoding APIs. Choose based on your specific requirements.
adresse.data.gouv.fr
Address database of France, geocoding and reverse
Geolocated
Free IP Geolocation API with multi-continent servers, and 60000 free requests/month
adresse.data.gouv.fr
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
Geolocated
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
| Feature | adresse.data.gouv.fr | Geolocated |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Geolocated works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.