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adresse.data.gouv.fr vs GeoNames

If you need a Geocoding API that's easy to integrate, go with adresse.data.gouv.fr.

adresse.data.gouv.fr

Address database of France, geocoding and reverse

GeoNames

Place names and other geographical data

adresse.data.gouv.fr

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported

GeoNames

  • No authentication required
  • No HTTPS support
Featureadresse.data.gouv.frGeoNames
AuthenticationNoneNone
HTTPSYesNo
CORSUnknownUnknown

When to use which?

adresse.data.gouv.fr supports HTTPS, which is required for production deployments and secure data handling.