API Reference - Ideal Postcodes vs Postali
Both are solid Geocoding APIs. Choose based on your specific requirements.
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
Postali
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
- Currently flagged as inactive
| Feature | API Reference - Ideal Postcodes | Postali |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Yes |
When to use which?
Postali is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. Postali works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.