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

Side by side

GeoJS APIgeoPlugin API
What it doesIP geolocation with ChatOps integration.IP geolocation and currency conversion.
ProviderGeoJSGeoPlugin
API keyNot neededNot needed
HTTPSYesYes
CORS (browser calls)YesYes
Status todayOnline · 3670 msOnline · 2349 ms
Uptime (30 days)UpUp
Developer ratingNot rated yetNot rated yet
PriceFree / free tierFree / free tier
GeoJS docs ↗geoPlugin docs ↗

About each API

GeoJS logoGeoJS API

IP geolocation with ChatOps integration.

REST/JSON/JSONP GeoIP API

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.

GeoJS vs geoPlugin FAQ

Do GeoJS API and geoPlugin API need an API key?

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

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