API Reference - Ideal Postcodes vs BigDataCloud's Free API
If you need a Geocoding API that's easy to integrate, go with BigDataCloud's Free API.
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 ...
BigDataCloud's Free API
Get free client-side reverse geocoding API and Client Info API. No account creation and API key required.
API Reference - Ideal Postcodes
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
BigDataCloud's Free API
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
| Feature | API Reference - Ideal Postcodes | BigDataCloud's Free API |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Yes |
When to use which?
BigDataCloud's Free API is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. BigDataCloud's Free API works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.