API Reference - Ideal Postcodes vs BigDataCloud's IP Geolocation API
If you need a Geocoding API that's easy to integrate, go with BigDataCloud's IP Geolocation 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 IP Geolocation API
Provides fast and accurate IP geolocation APIs along with security checks and confidence area.
API Reference - Ideal Postcodes
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
BigDataCloud's IP Geolocation API
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
| Feature | API Reference - Ideal Postcodes | BigDataCloud's IP Geolocation API |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | apiKey |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Yes |
When to use which?
BigDataCloud's IP Geolocation API works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.