Question 1

Which is better, Airtel IP or IP Geolocation API?

Accepted Answer

If you need a Geocoding API that's easy to integrate, go with IP Geolocation API. Airtel IP uses no authentication while IP Geolocation API uses apiKey.

Question 2

What is the main difference between Airtel IP and IP Geolocation API?

Accepted Answer

Airtel IP: IP Geolocation API. Collecting data from multiple sources. IP Geolocation API: BigDataCloud's IP Geolocation API returns detailed information about the geographical location, ownership and connectivity of the provided IPv4 IP address.

This API is powered by patent-pending ‘N.... They differ in authentication (no authentication vs apiKey), HTTPS support (yes vs yes), and CORS (unknown vs unknown).

Question 3

Which Geocoding API is easier to integrate?

Accepted Answer

Airtel IP is easier to integrate because it requires no authentication.

Feature	Airtel IP	IP Geolocation API
Authentication	None	apiKey
HTTPS	Yes	Yes
CORS	Unknown	Unknown

Airtel IP vs IP Geolocation API

Airtel IP

IP Geolocation API

When to use which?