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adresse.data.gouv.fr vs Pointpin

Both are solid Geocoding APIs. Choose based on your specific requirements.

adresse.data.gouv.fr

Address database of France, geocoding and reverse

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Pointpin

Pointpin is a simple yet powerful API designed for high traffic websites to deliver fast and reliable IP geolocation for your websites and applications.

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adresse.data.gouv.fr

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported

Pointpin

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
Featureadresse.data.gouv.frPointpin
AuthenticationNoneapiKey
HTTPSYesYes
CORSUnknownYes

When to use which?

adresse.data.gouv.fr is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. Pointpin works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.

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