HERE Geocoding & Search API
Enterprise-grade geocoding and places search API using HERE's global map data with high accuracy.
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1,000 calls/month, free key (Freemium plan), no CC
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Free alternatives (live ranking)
- Nominatim (OpenStreetMap) — 🟢 Online · 1 req/sec, must set User-Agent, no key
- ip-api.com — 🟢 Online · 45 calls/min (HTTP only), no key, no credit card
- IPinfo — 🟢 Online · 50,000 calls/month, no key (token extends limits)
Compare HERE Geocoding & Search API with…
- HERE Geocoding & Search API vs Nominatim (OpenStreetMap) — 1 req/sec, must set User-Agent, no key
- HERE Geocoding & Search API vs ip-api.com — 45 calls/min (HTTP only), no key, no credit card
- HERE Geocoding & Search API vs IPinfo — 50,000 calls/month, no key (token extends limits)
Paid alternatives
- HERE Essential — from $0.50/1000 calls
Frequently Asked Questions
Does HERE Geocoding & Search API require an API key?
Yes, HERE Geocoding & Search API requires a free API key. You can sign up via https://developer.here.com/documentation/geocoding-search-api/dev_guide/index.html.
What is HERE Geocoding & Search API's free tier?
1,000 calls/month, free key (Freemium plan), no CC
Is HERE Geocoding & Search API currently online?
We check HERE Geocoding & Search API every hour. The current status is shown at the top of this page. You can also see the 30-day uptime history in the chart above.
Implementation notes
When to use HERE Geocoding & Search API
HERE Geocoding is competitive when you need autocomplete (as-you-type partial address suggestions), highly accurate reverse geocoding, and country-specific address standardization. HERE has decades of automotive map data, which shows in coverage of less-mapped regions.
Common pitfalls
- Free tier is 250,000 transactions/month but a 'transaction' is HERE's term for an API call — geocoding, autocomplete, reverse geocoding all count. Heavy autocomplete usage drains the quota quickly.
- HERE distinguishes between Geocoding, Reverse Geocoding, Discover, Autosuggest, and Lookup endpoints. They look similar but return different shapes — make sure your code matches the endpoint, not just the URL prefix.
- Authentication uses an API key in a query parameter (`apiKey=...`), not a header. The key is therefore visible in server logs and browser history — treat it as semi-public and rotate periodically.
Quick start (bash)
curl "https://geocode.search.hereapi.com/v1/geocode?q=Brandenburg+Gate&apiKey=YOUR_KEY"Embed this badge
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