MapQuest API Profile

MapQuest Platform Services provides businesses and developers with an industry-leading platform that includes the developer tools, resources, and industry expertise for building rich, engaging online mapping solutions for wireless, web, and desktop applications.

Several APIs and Web Services are available. APIs include JavaScript, Flash, Mobile Flash, Android, and iOS. Web Services, which can be accessed from a variety of environments, include Directions, Geocoding, Search, Static Maps, Long URL, and Traffic.

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MapQuest: Highlights

Summary: Online mapping service

Category: Mapping

Tags: mapping viewer display

Protocols: JavaScript, REST

Data Formats: KML, GeoRSS, JSON, XML

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

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MapQuest: Specifications

Functionality

Client Install Required: No

Signup and Licensing

Signup Requirements: Developer ID required

Developer Key Required: Yes

Account Required: No

Commercial Licensing: Available, but not required to use the API

Provider: www.mapquest.com

Company: AOL

Non-Commercial Lic.

Data Licensing

Usage Fees: Community and Enterprise Editions Available

Program Fees

Certification Program

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: JavaScript, Actionscript, Android

Community API Kits: Mapnik Style Files

API Blog: MapQuest Developer Blog

Site Blog: MapQuest Blog

API Forum: MapQuest Forums

Developer Support: MapQuest Developer Network Support

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Comments

February 04, 2008 at 08:10: 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 :)

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