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