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Description
The API provides the geographical details linked to an IP address, including country, region, city, zipcode, latitude, longitude, and the corresponding timezone, and it can deliver this information in XML, JSON, or plain text formats. Below, you will find example implementations for PHP, Javascript, Ruby, Python, and ASP. To effectively track the geolocation of your website visitors using our API, we strongly suggest storing the geolocation information either in a cookie or a database for future reference. This practice will enhance your ability to analyze visitor data over time.
Description
Positionstack is an API service that offers real-time global geocoding capabilities, allowing users to convert free-text addresses or place names into latitude and longitude coordinates through forward geocoding, as well as facilitating reverse geocoding by transforming geographic coordinates or IP addresses into organized location data, all accessible via straightforward REST endpoints that deliver responses in formats like JSON, XML, or GeoJSON. The service is built on a vast dataset that encompasses over two billion locations and addresses around the globe, coupled with a scalable cloud infrastructure designed to accommodate applications of varying sizes, effectively managing high request volumes while maintaining quick average response times and extensive geographic coverage. Additionally, Positionstack includes features such as batch geocoding for processing several locations simultaneously, support for multiple languages in its results, embeddable map URLs for easy integration, and optional modules that can provide additional details like country information or time zone data, thereby enabling developers to enhance their applications with rich location intelligence. This comprehensive suite of tools positions Positionstack as a key resource for businesses seeking to leverage geocoding technology effectively.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
Yes
Integrations
Angular
No
C
No
C#
No
Go
No
JSON
No
Java
No
JavaScript
No
PHP
No
Python
No
Qevlar AI
Yes
Integrations
Angular
Yes
C
Yes
C#
Yes
Go
Yes
JSON
Yes
Java
Yes
JavaScript
Yes
PHP
Yes
Python
Yes
Qevlar AI
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
Free
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
No
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
IPInfoDB
Website
ipinfodb.com/api
Vendor Details
Company Name
APILayer
Founded
2015
Country
Austria
Website
positionstack.com
Product Features
Product Features
Location Intelligence
Behavioral Analytics
No
Data Visualization
No
Demographic Data
No
Geocoding
No
Geofencing
No
Location Tracking
No
Predictive Analytics
No
Trade Area Analysis
No