adresse.data.gouv.fr vs REST Countries
If you need a Geocoding API that's easy to integrate, go with REST Countries.
adresse.data.gouv.fr
Address database of France, geocoding and reverse
REST Countries
Get information about countries via a RESTful API
adresse.data.gouv.fr
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
REST Countries
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
| Feature | adresse.data.gouv.fr | REST Countries |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Yes |
When to use which?
REST Countries works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.