adresse.data.gouv.fr vs The IP API
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
The IP API
IP to Location API, with data about country, region, city etc, with free plan allowing 1000 req/day
adresse.data.gouv.fr
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
The IP API
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | adresse.data.gouv.fr | The IP API |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | apiKey |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Unknown |
When to use which?
adresse.data.gouv.fr is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication.