positionstack API
Overview
Forward & Reverse Batch Geocoding REST API
positionstack is a geocoding API. Requests are authenticated with an API key. It is served over HTTPS.
At a glance
- Authentication
- API key
- HTTPS
- Yes
- CORS
- Unknown
- Category
- Geocoding
Questions
Does the positionstack API need an API key?
Yes. The positionstack API uses API key authentication; the documentation explains how to get credentials.
Does the positionstack API support HTTPS?
Yes, the positionstack API is served over HTTPS.
What are alternatives to the positionstack API?
Other Geocoding APIs include Bing Maps, ip-api, OpenStreetMap, GeographQL, IP Address Details.
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