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