Choosing a geocoding and geolocation API is a big step. Here is a comparison of Radar and Abstract to help you make a decision.
Radar is the all-in-one, enterprise-ready alternative to Abstract. Like Abstract, Radar provides geocoding and geolocation APIs. However, Radar is a more complete platform.
Whereas Abstract includes non-geolocation APIs like web scraping, phone number and email validation, and company enrichment, Radar’s geocoding and geolocation APIs are part of our Maps Platform, which also includes address autocomplete, address validation, places search, routing, and base maps. And our Maps Platform is complemented by our industry-leading Geofencing Platform, which also supports location tracking, geofencing, place visit detection, trip tracking, and advanced location analytics.
Thousands of companies, including Panera, DICK’S Sporting Goods, T-Mobile, and Zillow, trust Radar’s location tracking SDKs and maps APIs to power location-based experiences across hundreds of millions of devices worldwide.
| Features | Radar | Abstract | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP geocoding API | Yes | Yes | ||
| Forward geocoding API | Yes | No | ||
| Reverse geocoding API | Yes | No | ||
| Address autocomplete APIs | Yes | No | ||
| Routing APIs | Yes | No | ||
| Maps | Yes | No | ||
| Geofencing and beacon detection | Yes | No | ||
| Trip tracking with live ETAs | Yes | No | ||
| Out-of-the-box place visit detection | Yes | No | ||
| Fraud detection | Yes | No | ||
| Advanced location analytics | Yes | No | ||
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With hyper-accurate location tracking and geofencing SDKs,
cost-effective geocoding and maps APIs, and powerful dashboards,
Radar is the only truly all-in-one, enterprise-ready location platform.
Radar is the preferred location platform for forward-thinking
product, digital, and engineering teams.
See what Radar’s location and geofencing
solutions can do for your business.