Airtel IP vs BigDataCloud's Network Engineering API
If you need a Geocoding API that's easy to integrate, go with BigDataCloud's Network Engineering API.
BigDataCloud's Network Engineering API
Get detailed ASN and Network lookup of an IP address.
Airtel IP
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- Currently flagged as inactive
BigDataCloud's Network Engineering API
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
| Feature | Airtel IP | BigDataCloud's Network Engineering 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 Network Engineering API works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.