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Pointpin

by Pointpin · Since 2014
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Quick facts
VendorPointpin
Year launched2014
StatusActive
LocationLondon, United Kingdom
Countries servedGlobal
Languages9
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About Pointpin

Pointpin is an IP geolocation API from Pointpin that provides accurate location data for IP addresses. It combines city identification, country recognition, and language detection so users can receive precise geolocation information. The API supports coordinates for latitude and longitude, enabling a comprehensive understanding of the user's location. Pointpin delivers reliable data such as the IP address 105.174.185, which corresponds to Lagos, Nigeria, with English as the primary language. It allows businesses to tailor their communications and services based on geographical data. Key capabilities: IP address identification City and country data Language detection Latitude and longitude support Reliable and fast results Best for: businesses and developers that need accurate geolocation services for their applications.

Pointpin is a lightweight, developer-friendly IP geolocation API designed to help websites and apps “talk like a local” by instantly identifying a user’s location and returning useful contextual data. With a single request, developers can retrieve key details such as city, country, time zone, coordinates, and spoken languages. This makes it especially valuable for apps that need to personalize content, auto-detect regions, improve analytics, or enhance user experience based on location. One of Pointpin’s biggest strengths is its simplicity—there’s no configuration, no complex setup, and nothing to troubleshoot. The API responds in clean, lightweight JSON, making integration straightforward for both beginner and experienced developers. Whether the product is a mobile app, a website, or a large-scale platform, Pointpin’s fast and reliable geolocation ensures seamless performance across devices. The service is also cost-effective, offering a generous starting plan of 2.5 million requests per month for just $12. This pricing model makes it accessible to startups while still scaling well for enterprise needs. Performance-wise, it delivers consistently accurate data powered by global mapping sources such as Mapbox and OpenStreetMap.

Pros & Cons

What users like
  • +Very easy to use with no complex configuration or troubleshooting required.
  • +Developer-friendly with a lightweight JSON API for fast and simple integration.
  • +Supports multiple platforms including web apps, iOS, and Android native apps.
  • +Provides reliable IP-based geolocation data including city, country, coordinates, languages, and time zone.
  • +Affordable and transparent pricing starting at $12 for 2,500,000 requests per month.
What users flag
  • Limited to IP-based geolocation which can be less accurate than GPS-based solutions.
  • Feature set is basic and focused mainly on geolocation without advanced analytics or mapping tools.
  • Does not include built-in visual mapping or dashboard, requiring developers to create their own interfaces for displaying data.

Features

Key features

Easy to use – No configuration or troubleshooting required.
Built for developers – Lightweight JSON API for simple integration.
Web & mobile compatibility – Works with native apps (iOS, Android), web apps, and websites.
Simple pricing – Starting at $12 for 2,500,000 requests per month.

Additional features

Fast and reliable IP geolocation – Quickly identify user location by IP.
Provides useful location data – Includes city, country, coordinates, languages, and time zone.
Easy integration – Minimal setup for developers with JSON API.
Multi-platform support – Works seamlessly on web apps, native mobile apps, and websites.
Transparent pricing – Simple plans starting at $12 for 2,500,000 requests per month.

Pricing

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Monthly plans

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USD 12

Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
9
Interface languages
5
Billing currencies

Interface languages

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