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