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IP2Location vs Bing Maps API: What are the differences?
IP2Location: IP geolocation solution to identify visitor's geographical location. It is IP geolocation solution to identify visitor's geographical location, i.e. country, region, city, latitude & longitude of city, ZIP code, time zone, connection speed, ISP, domain name, IDD country code, area code, weather station code and name, mobile carrier, elevation and usage type information using a proprietary IP address lookup database and technology without invading the Internet user's privacy. The IP2Location solution is available as database, programming API and hosted solution; Bing Maps API: The Bing Maps APIs include map controls and services that you can use to incorporate Bing Maps in applications and websites. The Bing Maps platform provides multiple API options for your application including Web Control, a Windows Store apps control, a WPF control, REST Services, and Spatial Data Services. Use the information below as well as at MSDN to help determine which API bests suits your needs.
IP2Location can be classified as a tool in the "IP Address / WHOIS API" category, while Bing Maps API is grouped under "Mapping APIs".
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