General APIs — the leading options in 2026
We've gathered the most useful APIs in this category, with a special focus on the Israeli market.
API overview
Below are the top 2 APIs in the General category. Each was picked because it is reliable, well documented and especially useful in the Israeli context.
REST Countries
Simple, free API for everything country-related — names, flags, currencies, languages, borders.
ipapi.co
IP-based geolocation — country, city, ISP, currency, timezone. 1,000 free calls/day.
How to choose between them
Rule #1: start free. Beyond saving money, free APIs tend to be simpler and faster to ship. When you consistently hit the rate limit, that's the cue to upgrade.
Rule #2: judge the docs. If you can't find a cURL example on the front page, you'll likely waste hours guessing. Prefer APIs with documentation you can read quickly.