Geocoding — entry 011 of 80
BigDataCloud
BigDataCloud's IP Geolocation API returns city-level location alongside security signals such as proxy/VPN flags and a confidence radius, over an open-CORS HTTPS JSON endpoint. A free API key covers up to 10,000 requests per month; paid tiers start at $29.95/month for 100,000 requests and scale to a $9,999/month unlimited plan.
AuthenticationAPI KeySign up with the provider to obtain credentials.
HTTPSSupportedTraffic is encrypted in transit.
CORSEnabledCallable directly from browser JavaScript.
PricingFreemiumA usable free tier exists, with paid plans for more volume.
FormatsJSONResponses can be requested as JSON.
GreatAPIs Score
Score61
Authentication15/25API key required
Pricing17/20Freemium tier available
Docs0/20No docs or spec available
Formats9/15Single response format
Freshness20/20Verified within 6 months
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- Sign up with the provider to get an API key.
- Send it on every request as a header
Authorization: <key> - The exact header isn't documented — Authorization is a common default; confirm in the provider's docs.
Stored keyNo key stored
Your key is stored only in this browser (localStorage) and sent directly to the API — never to greatapis.