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Nick Davies
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Positionstack — Forward & reverse batch geocoding API

Looking for a reliable geolocation API? Positionstack might be exactly what you need.

What is Positionstack?

Accurate forward and reverse geocoding. Convert addresses to coordinates and coordinates to addresses. Batch processing support for high-volume lookups.

Quick Facts

Detail Info
Category Geolocation
Type REST API
Format JSON
Auth API Key
Free Tier Yes

Why Positionstack?

  • Production-ready — used by 2.2M+ developers on APILayer
  • One API key — works across all 40+ APILayer APIs
  • Free to start — no credit card required
  • Great docs — clear documentation with code examples
  • Scalable — from hobby projects to enterprise

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Positionstack is part of APILayer, a platform with 40+ production-ready APIs under one account and one API key.

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