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Airtel IP vs Pointpin

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

Airtel IP

IP Geolocation API. Collecting data from multiple sources

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Pointpin

Pointpin is a simple yet powerful API designed for high traffic websites to deliver fast and reliable IP geolocation for your websites and applications.

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Airtel IP

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

Pointpin

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

When to use which?

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

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