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Airtel IP vs MapQuest

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

Airtel IP

IP Geolocation API. Collecting data from multiple sources

MapQuest

To access tools and resources to map the world

Airtel IP

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

MapQuest

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
  • No CORS support
FeatureAirtel IPMapQuest
AuthenticationNoneapiKey
HTTPSYesYes
CORSUnknownNo

When to use which?

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