Positionstack

Accurate Address-to-Coordinate Conversion API

Positionstack is a free, real-time geocoding API that powers address validation and location services for developers and businesses worldwide. It delivers accurate forward and reverse geocoding for over 2 billion places and addresses in a lightweight JSON format.

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Forward & reverse geocoding

Effortlessly convert any global address into precise coordinates (forward geocoding) or transform latitude and longitude values into readable address data (reverse geocoding). This dual capability supports everything from map plotting to user location verification.

Real-time performance

Process geocoding requests in real-time with response times ranging between 10 and 100 milliseconds. The API is built on a scalable cloud infrastructure capable of handling more than 1 billion daily lookup requests without compromising speed.

Extensive global coverage

Access a massive dataset of over 2 billion addresses and places around the world, sourced from high-quality data vendors and updated multiple times per day. Positionstack covers accurate location data for every country, ensuring your application works globally.

Rich data embeddability

Beyond simple coordinates, retrieve comprehensive location components including country, timezone, and sun module data. You can also instantly generate embeddable maps using the API’s returned map URLs.

2B+

Addresses Covered

1B+

Daily Requests

100ms

Avg Response Time

100%

Global Coverage

Flexible Plan for Every
Stage of Growth

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Forward geocoding
Reverse geocoding
HTTPS Encryption
Commercial license
Extended rate limits
JSON, XML & GeoJSON output
Embeddable maps
Multiple languages support
Batch requests
Standard Support included
Custom solutions / volume

Free

100 Requests/mon.

$0

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Starter

100,000 Request/mo.

$9.99/mo.

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Professional

1,000,000 Requests/mo.

$49.99/mo.

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Enterprise

3,000,000 Requests/mo.

$99.99/mo.

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Custom

Need more? Contact sales for custom needs

 

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Is there a free geocoding API offered by Positionstack?

Yes, Positionstack offers a free geocoding API plan for personal use. It includes 100 free requests per month, forward geocoding, reverse geocoding, and HTTPS encryption, with no technical support included.

Reverse geocoding is the process of converting geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude) into a readable text address. It allows you to identify the specific location name, street, or city associated with a set of coordinates.

To make a forward geocoding request, send a request to the /forward endpoint with your access key and query. Example: http://api.positionstack.com/v1/forward?access_key=YOUR_ACCESS_KEY&query=Eiffel Tower.
To make a reverse geocoding request, send a request to the /reverse endpoint using comma-separated coordinates. Example: http://api.positionstack.com/v1/reverse?access_key=YOUR_ACCESS_KEY&query=48.8584,2.2945.
APILayer has unified documentation for all products. You can find the full API documentation, including integration guides, code examples, and endpoint details, on our documentation page

Positionstack is designed for everyone, from individual developers and startups to large enterprises. It scales to support thousands of web applications, mobile apps, and mapping services worldwide.

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Trusted by Developers
Worldwide

“We use it to clean up user-submitted addresses, and it handles typos and incomplete data surprisingly well.”

Thomas Avis
Head of Marketing

“The forward geocoding is incredibly accurate. We map thousands of locations daily and the coordinates are always precise.”

Emma Atwool
Product Manager

“Integration was straightforward. The API returns standard JSON that was easy to plug into our logistics dashboard.”

James Johnson
Senior Product Engineer

“We needed a solution for reverse geocoding GPS coordinates from our fleet, and Positionstack delivered exactly that.”

Peter Jinby
Head of Engineering

“Solid performance and great global coverage. It finds addresses in remote regions that other services missed.”

John Peterson
CEO

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