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Airtel IP vs OpenPLZ API

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

Airtel IP

IP Geolocation API. Collecting data from multiple sources

OpenPLZ API

A public street and postal code directory for Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein and Switzerland via an open REST API

Airtel IP

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

OpenPLZ API

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
FeatureAirtel IPOpenPLZ API
AuthenticationNoneNone
HTTPSYesYes
CORSUnknownYes

When to use which?

OpenPLZ API works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.