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