API Reference - Ideal Postcodes vs Metadapi Zip Code
If you need a Geocoding API that's easy to integrate, go with Metadapi Zip Code.
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 ...
Metadapi Zip Code
Enhanced United States zip code information. Census, IRS, demographics, radius, distances and more
API Reference - Ideal Postcodes
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
Metadapi Zip Code
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
| Feature | API Reference - Ideal Postcodes | Metadapi Zip Code |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | apiKey |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Yes |
When to use which?
Metadapi Zip Code works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.