Power your applications with intelligent location search. Provide users with instant, accurate suggestions for addresses, places, and points of interest as they type.
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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Everything you need to know before integrating MapAtlas Search API.
What does the Search API include, and how is it priced?
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. Pricing is transparent and predictable, so search costs stay in step with usage as you scale.
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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Everything you need to know before integrating MapAtlas Search API.
What does the Search API include, and how is it priced?
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. Pricing is transparent and predictable, so search costs stay in step with usage as you scale.
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.
