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