adresse.data.gouv.fr vs IPWho IP Geolocation API
Both are solid Geocoding APIs. Choose based on your specific requirements.
adresse.data.gouv.fr
Address database of France, geocoding and reverse
IPWho IP Geolocation API
2,000 free API calls per day. Production grade IP intelligence at non-enterprise prices. Servers in 12+ regions for low latency.
adresse.data.gouv.fr
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
IPWho IP Geolocation API
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
| Feature | adresse.data.gouv.fr | IPWho IP Geolocation 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. IPWho IP Geolocation API works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.