API Reference - Ideal Postcodes vs OpenCage
If you need a Geocoding API that's easy to integrate, go with OpenCage.
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
OpenCage
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
| Feature | API Reference - Ideal Postcodes | OpenCage |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | apiKey |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Yes |
When to use which?
OpenCage works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.