Geocoding APIs

Location and mapping services

35 APIs in this category
35
APIs listed
12
need no API key (34%)
16
CORS enabled (46%)
32
HTTPS (91%)

This directory lists 35 geocoding APIs. 7 of them require no API key and support CORS, so you can call them directly from browser JavaScript with no backend and no sign-up. Every entry shows whether it needs authentication, serves over HTTPS and allows cross-origin requests, so you can pick one that fits your stack before you read a single doc page.

Showing 35 of 35 APIs

Abstract IP Geolocation

Locate website visitors by IP address and retrieve detailed geolocation data

Auth: apiKey HTTPS CORS: Yes

Actinia Grass GIS

Open source REST API for geospatial data processing using GRASS GIS

Auth: apiKey HTTPS CORS: Unknown

administrative-divisons-db

Retrieve all administrative divisions of a specific country

Auth: No HTTPS CORS: Yes

adresse.data.gouv.fr

France address database with forward and reverse geocoding support

Auth: No HTTPS CORS: Unknown

Apiip

Retrieve location and network information from an IP address

Auth: apiKey HTTPS CORS: Yes

apilayer ipstack

Geolocation and IP lookup API to locate and identify visitors

Auth: apiKey HTTPS CORS: Unknown

BigDataCloud

High-precision IP geolocation with security insights and confidence area

Auth: apiKey HTTPS CORS: Unknown

Bing Maps

Create and customize maps using Bing Maps data and services

Auth: apiKey HTTPS CORS: Unknown

Cartes.io

Create custom maps with markers for collaborative projects

Auth: No HTTPS CORS: Unknown

CountryStateCity

Comprehensive dataset of world countries, states, and cities with coordinates

Auth: apiKey HTTPS CORS: Yes

FreeGeoIP

Simple IP geolocation API with free tier and no authentication required

Auth: No HTTPS CORS: Yes

Geoapify

Forward/reverse geocoding, address autocomplete, and routing services

Auth: apiKey HTTPS CORS: Yes

Geocod.io

Batch address geocoding and reverse lookup with US focus

Auth: apiKey HTTPS CORS: Unknown

Geocode.xyz

Worldwide forward/reverse geocoding, batch geocoding, and geoparsing

Auth: No HTTPS CORS: Unknown

Geocodify.com

Global address autocomplete, geocoding, and geoparsing API

Auth: apiKey HTTPS CORS: Yes

GeoDB Cities

Access global city, region, and country data with population and timezone info

Auth: apiKey HTTPS CORS: Unknown

GeoJS

Simple IP geolocation service with JSON response and ChatOps integration

Auth: No HTTPS CORS: Yes

GeoNames

Global place names database with over 11 million locations

Auth: No HTTPS CORS: Unknown

Google Maps

Google Maps API for geolocation, routes, and map customization

Auth: apiKey HTTPS CORS: Unknown

HERE Maps

Geolocation, mapping, routing, and traffic APIs from HERE

Auth: apiKey HTTPS CORS: Unknown

IP2Location

Detailed IP geolocation with over 55 parameters per query

Auth: apiKey HTTPS CORS: Unknown

ipapi.co

Free IP address lookup and location detection API

Auth: No HTTPS CORS: Yes

ipapi.com

Real-time IP geolocation and reverse IP lookup API

Auth: apiKey HTTPS CORS: Unknown

ipgeolocation.io

Accurate IP geolocation API with timezone and currency info

Auth: apiKey HTTPS CORS: Yes

LocationIQ

Fast and scalable forward/reverse geocoding API

Auth: apiKey HTTPS CORS: Yes

Mapbox

Create interactive maps and perform geocoding or routing

Auth: apiKey HTTPS CORS: Unknown

Nominatim

Open-source forward and reverse geocoding API using OpenStreetMap data

Auth: No HTTPS CORS: Yes

OpenCage

Forward and reverse geocoding API using open datasets like OSM and Wikidata

Auth: apiKey HTTPS CORS: Yes

OpenStreetMap

Access global map and location data with community-driven contributions

Auth: OAuth HTTPS CORS: Unknown

positionstack

Forward and reverse geocoding with batch support

Auth: apiKey HTTPS CORS: Unknown

Postcodes.io

UK postcode lookup and geolocation API

Auth: No HTTPS CORS: Yes

REST Countries

Get detailed information about countries, borders, and regions

Auth: No HTTPS CORS: Yes

TomTom

Access maps, routes, traffic, and location APIs from TomTom

Auth: apiKey HTTPS CORS: Yes

What3Words

Convert GPS coordinates to unique 3-word identifiers worldwide

Auth: apiKey HTTPS CORS: Unknown

Zippopotam.us

Get city, state, and country data from postal codes worldwide

Auth: No HTTPS CORS: Unknown

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

  1. Browse the curated list of APIs below.
  2. Click any API to visit its documentation.
  3. Check the Auth column to understand what credentials you need.

Whether you are building a delivery app or a geographic data visualization, this free curated API directory saves you hours of research.

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