PlaceKit

PlaceKit includes a full geocoding API and autocomplete service that can help you build better user interfaces and manage addresses better for a wide range of use cases. It offers fast, accurate and global address search, store locators and two-way geocoding.

Among PlaceKit's features are:

• Autocomplete: Fast and forgiving address search with customizable styling and events.
• Geocoding API: Both geocoding and reverse geocoding requests are supported, with data quality ensured through fresh OpenStreetMap data and country-specific datasets.
• Store Locator: Find the nearest points of interest to a user's location, with unlimited location settings and free-form metadata.
• Live Patching: Edit and correct addresses and they'll be updated immediately.
• Map Integration: Works with any map provider, using geocoding data to display addresses on a map.

PlaceKit is designed to be easy to use, with a focus on user experience and developer simplicity. The autocomplete package is designed to be lightweight, cross-browser and accessible by default, with styling and events customizable and easily integrated with other autocomplete components.

PlaceKit's pricing is simple, with a pay-per-request pricing model and discounts for large volumes of requests. The first 10,000 requests per month are free, with the following tiers at:

PlaceKit covers 246 countries and supports multiple languages for global coverage and compatibility. The service is GDPR compliant and respects user data, never sharing, selling or trading user data with third parties.

Some examples of how you can use PlaceKit include:

• Address autocomplete for a more user-friendly experience
• Checkout autofill to reduce misshipments
• Map integration to visualize addresses
• Store locators to find the nearest points of interest

PlaceKit is a good alternative to Google Places and Mapbox, with a more transparent and developer-focused approach.

Published on June 14, 2024