Skip to content
administrative-divisons-db logovsgeoPlugin logo

administrative-divisons-db API vs geoPlugin API

Two free Geocoding APIs compared on access, reliability and developer ratings, using data from our daily health checks.

The verdict

  • Choose administrative-divisons-db API if you want faster responses.
  • Choose geoPlugin API if its data fits your use case better; on access and reliability it's level with administrative-divisons-db API.

Side by side

administrative-divisons-db APIgeoPlugin API
What it doesGet all administrative divisions of a country.IP geolocation and currency conversion.
ProviderkamikazechaserGeoPlugin
API keyNot neededNot needed
HTTPSYesYes
CORS (browser calls)YesYes
Status todayOnline · 745 msOnline · 2349 ms
Uptime (30 days)UpUp
Developer ratingNot rated yetNot rated yet
PriceFree / free tierFree / free tier
administrative-divisons-db docs ↗geoPlugin docs ↗

About each API

administrative-divisons-db logoadministrative-divisons-db API

Get all administrative divisions of a country.

Administrative regions as a JSON API over Github/Cloudflare CDN

Strengths

  • No API key needed
  • Callable from the browser (CORS)
  • HTTPS

Ratings, reviews and FAQ →

geoPlugin logogeoPlugin API

IP geolocation and currency conversion.

IP geolocation API and plugin with 99.9% accuracy. Detect country, city, currency, ASN in real time. No API key required. Works with WordPress, Shopify, Webflow.

Strengths

  • No API key needed
  • Callable from the browser (CORS)
  • HTTPS

Ratings, reviews and FAQ →

How to choose between them

  • Prototyping or a tutorial? Pick the one that needs no API key (both qualify).
  • Calling from a web page? You need CORS. Otherwise route requests through your own server or a serverless function.
  • Going to production? Favour HTTPS, a strong uptime record and a provider with clear rate limits and terms. Check each API's docs before you commit.
  • Still unsure? Both are free to try: send one request to each and compare the data you get back.

administrative-divisons-db vs geoPlugin FAQ

Do administrative-divisons-db API and geoPlugin API need an API key?

Neither needs an API key; you can call both straight away.

More comparisons

administrative-divisons-db API alternatives · geoPlugin API alternatives · best Geocoding APIs