API Reference - Ideal Postcodes vs Hong Kong GeoData Store
If you need a Geocoding API that's easy to integrate, go with API Reference - Ideal Postcodes.
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 ...
Hong Kong GeoData Store
API for accessing geo-data of Hong Kong
API Reference - Ideal Postcodes
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
Hong Kong GeoData Store
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- Currently flagged as inactive
| Feature | API Reference - Ideal Postcodes | Hong Kong GeoData Store |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Unknown |
When to use which?
Hong Kong GeoData Store is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication.