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