Locate website visitors by IP address and retrieve detailed geolocation data
apiKey
✓
✓
Actinia Grass GIS
Open source REST API for geospatial data processing using GRASS GIS
apiKey
✓
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administrative-divisons-db
Retrieve all administrative divisions of a specific country
No
✓
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adresse.data.gouv.fr
France address database with forward and reverse geocoding support
No
✓
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Apiip
Retrieve location and network information from an IP address
apiKey
✓
✓
apilayer ipstack
Geolocation and IP lookup API to locate and identify visitors
apiKey
✓
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BigDataCloud
High-precision IP geolocation with security insights and confidence area
apiKey
✓
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Bing Maps
Create and customize maps using Bing Maps data and services
apiKey
✓
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Cartes.io
Create custom maps with markers for collaborative projects
No
✓
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CountryStateCity
Comprehensive dataset of world countries, states, and cities with coordinates
apiKey
✓
✓
FreeGeoIP
Simple IP geolocation API with free tier and no authentication required
No
✓
✓
Geoapify
Forward/reverse geocoding, address autocomplete, and routing services
apiKey
✓
✓
Geocod.io
Batch address geocoding and reverse lookup with US focus
apiKey
✓
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Geocode.xyz
Worldwide forward/reverse geocoding, batch geocoding, and geoparsing
No
✓
?
Geocodify.com
Global address autocomplete, geocoding, and geoparsing API
apiKey
✓
✓
GeoDB Cities
Access global city, region, and country data with population and timezone info
apiKey
✓
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GeoJS
Simple IP geolocation service with JSON response and ChatOps integration
No
✓
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GeoNames
Global place names database with over 11 million locations
No
✗
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Google Maps
Google Maps API for geolocation, routes, and map customization
apiKey
✓
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HERE Maps
Geolocation, mapping, routing, and traffic APIs from HERE
apiKey
✓
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IP2Location
Detailed IP geolocation with over 55 parameters per query
apiKey
✓
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ipapi.co
Free IP address lookup and location detection API
No
✓
✓
ipapi.com
Real-time IP geolocation and reverse IP lookup API
apiKey
✓
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ipgeolocation.io
Accurate IP geolocation API with timezone and currency info
apiKey
✓
✓
LocationIQ
Fast and scalable forward/reverse geocoding API
apiKey
✓
✓
Mapbox
Create interactive maps and perform geocoding or routing
apiKey
✓
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Nominatim
Open-source forward and reverse geocoding API using OpenStreetMap data
No
✓
✓
OpenCage
Forward and reverse geocoding API using open datasets like OSM and Wikidata
apiKey
✓
✓
OpenStreetMap
Access global map and location data with community-driven contributions
OAuth
✗
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positionstack
Forward and reverse geocoding with batch support
apiKey
✓
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Postcodes.io
UK postcode lookup and geolocation API
No
✓
✓
REST Countries
Get detailed information about countries, borders, and regions
No
✓
✓
TomTom
Access maps, routes, traffic, and location APIs from TomTom
apiKey
✓
✓
What3Words
Convert GPS coordinates to unique 3-word identifiers worldwide
apiKey
✓
?
Zippopotam.us
Get city, state, and country data from postal codes worldwide
No
✗
?
Best Geocoding and Maps APIs for Developers
A geocoding API allows developers to convert addresses to coordinates, resolve place names, perform reverse geocoding, and integrate interactive maps into their applications. These APIs are central to location-aware apps, logistics platforms, and geographic data analysis.
CodeHelper's curated geocoding API collection includes APIs covering address geocoding, reverse geocoding, place search, map tiles, and IP geolocation.
What to look for in a geocoding API
Address coverage: Global APIs like Google Maps and HERE cover more countries and street-level addresses than regional alternatives.
Autocomplete support: Place autocomplete APIs improve UX for address input fields by suggesting completions as the user types.
Batch geocoding: For processing large datasets of addresses, choose APIs that support bulk requests efficiently.
How to use this API directory
Browse the curated list of APIs below.
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Whether you are building a delivery app or a geographic data visualization, this free curated API directory saves you hours of research.