API Reference - Ideal Postcodes vs Tianditu (天地图)
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 ...
Tianditu (天地图)
China's official national mapping service — base maps, geocoding, route planning. Government-backed alternative to commercial maps
API Reference - Ideal Postcodes
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
Tianditu (天地图)
- No authentication required
- No HTTPS support
| Feature | API Reference - Ideal Postcodes | Tianditu (天地图) |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | No |
| CORS | Unknown | Unknown |
When to use which?
Tianditu (天地图) is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. API Reference - Ideal Postcodes supports HTTPS, which is required for production deployments and secure data handling.