Geocoding is the process of transforming a description of a location – like an address, name or place – to a location on the earth’s surface.
Maps Marker Pro allows you to choose from different geocoding providers which enables you to get the best results according to your needs.
If you want to use the geocoding feature, you have to activate at least one of the following geocoding providers in Maps Marker Pro:
| Name + setup tutorial | API key needed? | Rate limits |
|---|---|---|
| TomTom Geocoding (recommended) | Yes | 2.500 requests/day, 5 requests/minute; details about larger plans at https://developer.tomtom.com/store/maps-api |
| Google Geocoding | Yes | minimum billing per month applies (starting from 11th June 2018 - click here for details) |
| MapQuest Geocoding | Yes | 15.000 transactions/month and a maximum of 10 requests/second; higher quotas are available |
| LocationIQ Geocoding | Yes | 10,000 requests/day, 60 requests/minute, 2 requests/second with free plan; details about larger plans at https://locationiq.com/pricing |
| Algolia Places (discontinued) | No | n/a |