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Address Autocomplete API

Real-Time Location Search & POI Suggestions

Power your applications with intelligent location search. Provide users with instant, accurate suggestions for addresses, places, and points of interest as they type.

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Key Features

Build exceptional search experiences

Lightning Fast Autocomplete

Real-time location suggestions as users type with sub-100ms response times

Accurate Results

High-precision location search with relevance ranking and fuzzy matching

Advanced Filtering

Filter by location type, proximity, bounding box, and custom parameters

Multi-Language Support

Search in multiple languages with localized results and address formats

Rich POI Data

Comprehensive points of interest including businesses, landmarks, and amenities

Structured Results

Well-formatted responses with detailed location information and coordinates

Comprehensive Search Coverage

Our search engine provides instant access to millions of locations worldwide. From precise addresses to popular destinations, find exactly what you're looking for with intelligent ranking and relevance.

10M+
Points of Interest
<100ms
Avg Response Time
190+
Countries Covered
  • Real-time autocomplete with instant suggestions
  • Fuzzy matching for typo-tolerant searches
  • Multi-language support with localized results

Addresses

Full addresses with street-level precision

Points of Interest

Restaurants, hotels, landmarks, businesses

Categories

Browse by type: dining, shopping, services

Neighborhoods

Cities, districts, and administrative areas

Powerful Search Features

Built-in advanced capabilities that enhance your search functionality without requiring additional configuration or complexity.

Advanced Filtering

Filter by location type, category, proximity, and custom parameters

Proximity Search

Find nearby places based on coordinates or bias results to a location

Category Browsing

Discover places by browsing predefined categories and POI types

Structured Results

Detailed location data with coordinates, types, and metadata

Text Search
GET /search
?text=Eiffel Tower

// Find addresses, POIs, landmarks
Proximity
GET /search
?text=restaurant
&focus.point.lat=48.8
&focus.point.lon=2.3
Category Filter
GET /search
?text=coffee
&layers=venue

// Limit to POIs
Autocomplete
GET /autocomplete
?text=Pari

// Real-time suggestions

Technical Specifications

Core Capabilities

Response Time
<100ms average
Autocomplete
Real-time suggestions

Coverage & Scale

Coverage
Worldwide POI database
Advanced Filtering
Type, proximity, bbox

Data Format

Response Format
JSON with coordinates
Structured Data
Address components & metadata

Pricing

Free Tier
10,000 searches/month
Rate Limits
Unlimited

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Common questions about Search API

Everything you need to know before integrating MapAtlas Search API.

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Common questions about Search API

Everything you need to know before integrating MapAtlas Search API.

How does MapAtlas Search API compare to Google Places API?
MapAtlas Search API delivers address autocomplete, POI search, and geocoding with a generous free tier and no surprise billing. It is fully GDPR-compliant, stores all data in EU-based servers, and requires no usage caps. You get the same quality results with transparent, predictable pricing.
Does the Search API support fuzzy matching and typo tolerance?
Yes. MapAtlas Search API uses linguistic fuzzy matching to handle misspellings, abbreviations, and partial queries. This is critical for real-world user input in search boxes, address forms, and store locators.
Is the Search API GDPR compliant?
Yes. All search queries are processed on EU-based infrastructure and no personal data is retained beyond the request lifecycle. MapAtlas runs in ISO 27001 certified EU data centres and is fully GDPR compliant.
What programming languages are supported?
MapAtlas Search API is a REST API that works with any language that can make HTTP requests: JavaScript, Python, PHP, Ruby, Go, Java, and more. We also provide a JavaScript SDK for browser and Node.js integration.
How does the free tier work?
The free tier includes 10,000 requests per month, no credit card required. You can upgrade to pay-as-you-go at any time.
Can the Search API validate and verify addresses?
Yes. Beyond autocomplete, the Search API checks whether an address exists, normalizes it to a standard format, and returns structured components such as street, city, postal code, and country. Address validation cuts failed deliveries and checkout errors. It covers EU address formats and is GDPR compliant.
What is the difference between address autocomplete and address validation?
Address autocomplete suggests addresses as a user types, which speeds up entry. Address validation confirms that a completed address is real and correctly formatted. The Search API does both: autocomplete during entry, then validation before you store or ship to the address.

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