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