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Airtel IP vs Geolocated

If you need a Geocoding API that's easy to integrate, go with Geolocated.

Airtel IP

IP Geolocation API. Collecting data from multiple sources

Geolocated

Free IP Geolocation API with multi-continent servers, and 60000 free requests/month

Airtel IP

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
  • Currently flagged as inactive

Geolocated

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
FeatureAirtel IPGeolocated
AuthenticationNoneapiKey
HTTPSYesYes
CORSUnknownYes

When to use which?

Airtel IP is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. Geolocated works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.