Geocoding — entry 047 of 80
Kakao Maps
Kakao Maps is a family of REST and JS/mobile SDKs for Korea-focused mapping: address geocoding, reverse geocoding, keyword and category place search, and coordinate-system conversion, authenticated with a Kakao REST API key. Responses default to JSON with an XML option, and usage draws from a shared 3-million-call monthly free pool plus small per-call KRW pricing for volume beyond each endpoint's daily free cap.
AuthenticationAPI KeySign up with the provider to obtain credentials.
HTTPSSupportedTraffic is encrypted in transit.
CORSEnabledCallable directly from browser JavaScript.
PricingFreemiumA usable free tier exists, with paid plans for more volume.
FormatsJSON, XMLResponses can be requested as JSON or XML.
GreatAPIs Score
Score81
Authentication15/25API key required
Pricing17/20Freemium tier available
Docs14/20Documentation URL provided
Formats15/15Supports 2 response formats
Freshness20/20Verified within 6 months
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<a href="https://greatapis.com/api/kakao-maps/"><img src="https://greatapis.com/badge/kakao-maps.svg" alt="Scored 81 on greatapis.com"></a>Auth quickstart
- Sign up with the provider to get an API key.
- Send it on every request as a header
Authorization: <key> - The exact header isn't documented — Authorization is a common default; confirm in the provider's docs.
Stored keyNo key stored
Your key is stored only in this browser (localStorage) and sent directly to the API — never to greatapis.