API Reference - Ideal Postcodes vs BigDataCloud's Network Engineering API
If you need a Geocoding API that's easy to integrate, go with BigDataCloud's Network Engineering 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 Network Engineering API
Get detailed ASN and Network lookup of an IP address.
API Reference - Ideal Postcodes
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
BigDataCloud's Network Engineering API
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
| Feature | API Reference - Ideal Postcodes | BigDataCloud's Network Engineering API |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | apiKey |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Yes |
When to use which?
BigDataCloud's Network Engineering API works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.