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