Google Maps Geocoding API vs IP geolocation API
Maps & Location APIs · Side-by-side API comparison
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Google Maps Geocoding API
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IP geolocation API
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| Description | Convert addresses to latitude/longitude (geocoding) and coordinates back to addresses (reverse geocoding). Part of the Google Maps Platform — also covers Directions, Distance Matrix, and Places.… | Abstract IP geolocation API allows developers to retrieve the region, country and city behind any IP worldwide. The API covers the geolocation of IPv4 and IPv6 addresses in 180+ countries worldwide. E… |
| Auth Type | API Key | No Auth |
| Pricing | — | Free & Open |
| Uptime (7 days) | No data | No data |
| Avg Response | — | — |
| SDKs | — | — |
| Sample Requests | 2 endpoints | 1 endpoint |
| Categories | Geocoding Maps Location | location |
| Full Details | View Google Maps Geocoding API | View IP geolocation API |