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API Reference - Ideal Postcodes vs Apiip

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

API Reference - Ideal Postcodes

# Getting Started ## Overview ### Access All API methods are either a `GET`, `POST` or `OPTIONS` request. The API communicates over both HTTPS and plain HTTP using IPv4 and IPv6. We recommend ...

Apiip

Get location information by IP address

API Reference - Ideal Postcodes

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported

Apiip

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
FeatureAPI Reference - Ideal PostcodesApiip
AuthenticationapiKeyapiKey
HTTPSYesYes
CORSUnknownYes

When to use which?

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