BigDataCloud Alternative
BigDataCloud excels at reverse geocoding and no-key client-side lookups. If you need IP geolocation bundled with live exchange rates, a full countries database, and a cities search — ApogeoAPI covers all of that in one subscription.
BigDataCloud vs ApogeoAPI
| Feature | BigDataCloud | ApogeoAPI |
|---|---|---|
| IP Geolocation | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Reverse geocoding (lat/lng) | ✅ Core feature | ❌ Not included |
| Country + state data | ✅ Basic | ✅ 250 countries, full details |
| Cities database | ❌ No | ✅ 150k+ cities with search |
| Live exchange rates | ❌ No | ✅ 161 currencies, refreshed 4 h |
| Free tier requests | ~10,000 / month (geo) | 1,000 / month (all endpoints) |
| HTTPS on free plan | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| No API key (client-side) | ✅ Special endpoint | ❌ API key required |
| Currency-localised pricing | ❌ No | ✅ Built-in /v1/exchange-rates |
| Uptime SLA | — | 99% (Basic+) |
When BigDataCloud wins
- • You need lat/lng → address reverse geocoding
- • You want a no-key client-side country detector
- • Your use case is purely location enrichment
- • You need administrative divisions (county, borough, etc.)
When ApogeoAPI wins
- • You need IP geo + currency localisation in one call
- • Your app shows prices in local currency (FX rates included)
- • You need a full countries + cities database alongside IP geo
- • You prefer one API key, one bill, one rate limit
Migrate from BigDataCloud in 5 minutes
BigDataCloud's free client-side endpoint returns countryCode, city, and localityInfo. ApogeoAPI's IP endpoint returns the same fields plus timezone, ISP, currency, and more:
// Before (BigDataCloud)
const res = await fetch(
'https://api.bigdatacloud.net/data/ip-geolocation-full' +
'?key=YOUR_KEY&ip=auto&localityLanguage=en'
);
const { countryCode, city } = await res.json();
// After (ApogeoAPI — same fields + timezone, ISP, currency)
const res = await fetch('https://api.apogeoapi.com/v1/ip/me', {
headers: { 'X-API-Key': 'YOUR_KEY' }
});
const { country_code, city, timezone, isp, currency } = await res.json();Frequently Asked Questions
Is BigDataCloud free?
BigDataCloud offers a free tier with limited monthly calls (typically 10,000 requests/month for its reverse geocoding endpoint). Some endpoints such as client-side IP lookup are free but rate-limited. Paid plans start around $14–$20/month.
What does BigDataCloud offer that other IP APIs do not?
BigDataCloud is known for its high-accuracy reverse geocoding (lat/lng to address) and its administrative divisions data. It's particularly popular for client-side country/city detection from a browser without an API key.
Does ApogeoAPI do reverse geocoding like BigDataCloud?
ApogeoAPI focuses on IP-based geolocation (not lat/lng reverse geocoding). Where ApogeoAPI goes further is the bundled data layer: alongside the IP lookup you get real-time exchange rates, a full countries database, and a cities search endpoint — all in one subscription.
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1,000 requests/month on the free plan. No credit card required.
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