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Geocoding APIs

Geocoding APIs convert addresses to coordinates and vice versa. Look up locations, calculate distances, and integrate mapping functionality into your applications.

Last verified: April 1, 2026

Common Use Cases

66 Free Geocoding APIs

NameDescriptionAuthHTTPSCORSStatus
Actinia Grass GISActinia is an open source REST API for geographical data that uses GRASS GISapikeyYesunknowndead
administrative-divisons-dbGet all administrative divisions of a countrynoneYesyesalive
Airtel IPIP Geolocation API. Collecting data from multiple sourcesnoneYesunknownalive
ApiipGet location information by IP addressapikeyYesyesalive
BattutaA (country/region/city) in-cascade location APIapikeyNounknownalive
BigDataCloudProvides fast and accurate IP geolocation APIs along with security checks and confidence areaapikeyYesunknownalive
Bing MapsCreate/customize digital maps based on Bing Maps dataapikeyYesunknowndead
bng2latlongConvert British OSGB36 easting and northing (British National Grid) to WGS84 latitude and longitudenoneYesyesalive
Cartes.ioCreate maps and markers for anythingnoneYesunknownalive
Cep.laBrazil RESTful API to find information about streets, zip codes, neighborhoods, cities and statesnoneNounknownalive
CitySDKOpen APIs for select European citiesnoneYesunknownalive
Ducks UnlimitedAPI explorer that gives a query URL with a JSON response of locations and citiesnoneYesnoalive
GeoApiFrench geographical datanoneYesunknownalive
GeoapifyForward and reverse geocoding, address autocompleteapikeyYesyesalive
Geocode.xyzProvides worldwide forward/reverse geocoding, batch geocoding and geoparsingnoneYesunknownalive
Geodata.gov.grOpen geospatial data and API service for GreecenoneYesunknowndead
GeoDataSourceGeocoding of city name by using latitude and longitude coordinatesapikeyYesunknownalive
GeoDB CitiesGet global city, region, and country dataapikeyYesunknownalive
GeographQLA Country, State, and City GraphQL APInoneYesyesalive
GeokeoGeokeo geocoding service- with 2500 free api requests dailynoneYesyesalive
GeoNamesPlace names and other geographical datanoneNounknownalive
Google Earth EngineA cloud-based platform for planetary-scale environmental data analysisapikeyYesunknownalive
Google MapsCreate/customize digital maps based on Google Maps dataapikeyYesunknownalive
Graph CountriesCountry-related data like currencies, languages, flags, regions+subregions and bordering countriesnoneYesunknownalive
HelloSalutGet hello translation following user languagenoneYesunknownalive
HERE MapsCreate/customize digital maps based on HERE Maps dataapikeyYesunknownalive
Hong Kong GeoData StoreAPI for accessing geo-data of Hong KongnoneYesunknowndead
IBGEAggregate services of IBGE (Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics)noneYesunknownalive
IP GeolocationGeolocate website visitors from their IPsapikeyYesyesalive
IP VigilanteFree IP Geolocation APInoneYesunknowndead
ip-apiFind location with IP address or domainnoneNounknownalive
IP2LocationIP geolocation web service to get more than 55 parametersapikeyYesunknownalive
IP2ProxyDetect proxy and VPN using IP addressapikeyYesunknownalive
ipapi.coFind IP address location informationnoneYesyesalive
ipapi.comReal-time Geolocation & Reverse IP Lookup REST APIapikeyYesunknownalive
IPGEOUnlimited free IP Address API with useful informationnoneYesunknownalive
IPInfoDBFree Geolocation tools and APIs for country, region, city and time zone lookup by IP addressapikeyYesunknownalive
IPstackLocate and identify website visitors by IP addressapikeyYesunknownalive
Kakao MapsKakao Maps provide multiple APIs for Korean mapsapikeyYesunknownalive
keycdn IP Location FinderGet the IP geolocation data through the simple REST API. All the responses are JSON encodedapikeyYesunknownalive
LocationIQProvides forward/reverse geocoding and batch geocodingapikeyYesyesalive
Longdo MapInteractive map with detailed places and information portal in ThailandapikeyYesyesalive
MapboxCreate/customize beautiful digital mapsapikeyYesunknownalive
MapQuestTo access tools and resources to map the worldapikeyYesnoalive
MexicoMexico RESTful zip codes APInoneYesunknownalive
NominatimProvides worldwide forward / reverse geocodingnoneYesyesalive
One Map, SingaporeSingapore Land Authority REST API services for Singapore addressesapikeyYesunknownalive
OpenStreetMapNavigation, geolocation and geographical dataoauthNounknownalive
Pinball MapA crowdsourced map of public pinball machinesnoneYesyesalive
positionstackForward & Reverse Batch Geocoding REST APIapikeyYesunknownalive
PostaliMexico Zip Codes APInoneYesyesdead
PostcodeData.nlProvide geolocation data based on postcode for Dutch addressesnoneNounknownalive
Queimadas INPEAccess to heat focus data (probable wildfire)noneYesunknowndead
REST CountriesGet information about countries via a RESTful APInoneYesyesalive
RoadGoat CitiesCities content & photos APIapikeyYesnodead
Rwanda LocationsRwanda Provences, Districts, Cities, Capital City, Sector, cells, villages and streetsnoneYesunknownalive
SLFGerman city, country, river, databasenoneYesyesalive
TelizeTelize offers location information from any IP addressapikeyYesyesalive
TomTomMaps, Directions, Places and Traffic APIsapikeyYesyesalive
UebermapsDiscover and share maps with friendsapikeyYesunknownalive
US ZipCodeValidate and append data for any US ZipCodeapikeyYesyesdead
Utah AGRCUtah Web API for geocoding Utah addressesapikeyYesunknownalive
ViaCepBrazil RESTful zip codes APInoneYesunknownalive
Yandex.Maps GeocoderUse geocoding to get an object's coordinates from its addressapikeyYesunknownalive
ZipCodeAPIUS zip code distance, radius and location APIapikeyYesunknownalive
ZiptasticGet the country, state, and city of any US zip-codenoneYesunknownalive

Getting Started with Geocoding APIs

32 of these APIs require no authentication — you can start making requests immediately without signing up for an account. Just pick one from the table above, check its documentation, and send your first request.

33 APIs in this category require a free API key. This usually means creating a free account on the provider's website and copying your key from the dashboard. The process typically takes less than a minute.

Not sure where to start? Look for APIs marked as "alive" in the status column — these were recently verified as working. For browser-based projects, check that the API supports CORS.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these Geocoding APIs really free?

Yes, all APIs listed on API Bouncer have a free tier. Some are completely open (no sign-up needed), while others require a free account to get an API key. Free tiers typically have rate limits — check each API's documentation for specifics.

Which Geocoding API should I use for my project?

It depends on your needs. Consider: Do you need authentication or prefer no-auth? Does your project need CORS support for browser access? How many requests will you make? Start with a no-auth API to prototype quickly, then switch to a more feature-rich option if needed.

How do I know if an API is still working?

We run periodic health checks on all listed APIs. The "Status" column shows whether each API was responding at our last check. APIs marked as "alive" were recently verified. You can also test any API yourself using curl or our guides on testing APIs.

Can I use these APIs in a commercial project?

Most free APIs allow commercial use, but terms vary by provider. Always check the specific API's terms of service. Some APIs have separate free and commercial tiers with different rate limits.