MapQuest API Profile

MapQuest Platform Services flexible APIs allow developers to build rich multi-media applications using a variety of supported programming languages and environments. Our 6 APIs are available in: JavaScript, AS3, FUJAX, Java, C++, and .NET.

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MapQuest: Highlights

Summary: Online mapping service

Category: Mapping

Tags: mapping

Protocols: JavaScript

Data Formats: KML, GeoRSS

API home: http://developer.mapquest.com

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MapQuest: Specifications

Functionality

API Groups: MQGeocode, MQLocation, MQMap, MQRoute, MQSize

Example API Methods: MQMap.getMap, MQGeocode.doGeocode

Client Install Required: No

Signup and Licensing

Signup Requirements: Developer ID required

Developer Key Required: Yes

Account Required: No

Commercial Licensing

Provider: mapquest.com

Company: AOL

Non-Commercial Lic.

Data Licensing

Usage Fees

Usage Limits

Terms of Service: API Terms of Service

Security

Authentication Model: API Key

SSL Support: No

Read-only Without Login: No

Support

Vendor API Kits: ActionScript, Java, C++, .NET, FUJAX

Community API Kits

API Blog: MapQuest API blog

Site Blog

API Forum: MapQuest forums

Developer Support: Forum

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February 04, 2008 at 16:10: Comment by: Map Quest API User
I'm using it on my site for generic driving directions. At the time I designed this page, only Mapquest provided API with driving directions, and I'm happy with them so far :)