Airtel IP vs BigDataCloud's IP Geolocation API
If you need a Geocoding API that's easy to integrate, go with BigDataCloud's IP Geolocation API.
BigDataCloud's IP Geolocation API
Provides fast and accurate IP geolocation APIs along with security checks and confidence area.
Airtel IP
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- Currently flagged as inactive
BigDataCloud's IP Geolocation API
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
| Feature | Airtel IP | BigDataCloud's IP Geolocation API |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | apiKey |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Yes |
When to use which?
Airtel IP is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. BigDataCloud's IP Geolocation API works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.