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Airtel IP vs Google Maps

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

Airtel IP

IP Geolocation API. Collecting data from multiple sources

Google Maps

Create/customize digital maps based on Google Maps data

Airtel IP

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

Google Maps

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
FeatureAirtel IPGoogle Maps
AuthenticationNoneapiKey
HTTPSYesYes
CORSUnknownUnknown

When to use which?

Airtel IP is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication.