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