LocationIQ

About LocationIQ
LocationIQ is a location data provider that offers a variety of geocoding, routing, and mapping APIs. The solution helps change location data to street addresses and vice versa.
With its reverse geocoding feature, users can convert coordinates to human-readable addresses in multiple languages. LocationIQ's forward geocoding feature takes a street address or other location description and converts it into geographic coordinates.
The solution offers static maps which helps visualize location data as images which can be displayed on contact us page or store locator.
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- Industry: Staffing & Recruiting
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Affordable location API service
Reviewed on 2020/06/30
Pros
Easy to install and to use. A reliable and affordable alternative to Google Maps API.
Cons
The dashboard UI could be improved. We were missing the possibility to adjust subscription payments.
- Industry: Marketing & Advertising
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
The BEST alternative to Google Maps and Geolocation APIs
Reviewed on 2020/09/08
When Google APIs became too expensive LocationIQ came to the rescue.
When Google APIs became too expensive LocationIQ came to the rescue.
Pros
Easy to set up and integrate, fast, reliable, great support.
Cons
I'd like the ability to insert custom markers (pointers) in the static maps API because it would help with branding.
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MapboxReasons for Choosing LocationIQ
Google APIs became expensive.Reasons for Switching to LocationIQ
Better docs, easier to integrate, better for our use case.- Industry: Marketing & Advertising
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Monthly for Free Trial
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
Outstanding
Reviewed on 2023/03/09
Pros
It solved my geocoding issues in a day. I just had to adjust the requests for my needs and it was done
Cons
Unfortunately some addresses couldn't be found
- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Reverse Geocoding
Reviewed on 2020/05/11
I am using the Reverse Geocoding feature of LocationIQ to get the city names of some coordinates...
I am using the Reverse Geocoding feature of LocationIQ to get the city names of some coordinates extracted from a GPX file.
Pros
Works great without any problems, just as expected!
Cons
No cons -- never had any downtime or problems, simply works!
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Most important thing was a good documented API that describes all features -- top!!!- Industry: Marketing & Advertising
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Great product
Reviewed on 2023/02/22
Pros
It’s extremely reliable, more so than we’ve used in the past. Great free and inexpensive options.
Cons
Nothing, we love the product and will use in the future
LocationIQ FAQs
Below are some frequently asked questions for LocationIQ.Q. What type of pricing plans does LocationIQ offer?
LocationIQ offers the following pricing plans:
- Starting from: US$49.00/month
- Pricing model: Free Version, Subscription
- Free Trial: Available
Visit www.locationiq.com/pricing for a quote
Q. Who are the typical users of LocationIQ?
LocationIQ has the following typical customers:
Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000
Q. What languages does LocationIQ support?
LocationIQ supports the following languages:
German, Portuguese, Spanish
Q. Does LocationIQ support mobile devices?
LocationIQ supports the following devices:
Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
Q. What other apps does LocationIQ integrate with?
We do not have any information about what integrations LocationIQ has
Q. What level of support does LocationIQ offer?
LocationIQ offers the following support options:
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