Why Join?

Join and get access to the MapQuest® Platform’s development tools, APIs and resources so you can add geospatial capabilities to your project, whether it’s an enterprise map application, or a mash-up for your blog. The APIs and tools allow for easy integration and the flexibility to mix and match our languages and features to customize your application. And there’s no need to reinvent the wheel. We provide easy to follow reference samples to help you make the most of our tools, so you can be focused on building innovative applications.

Since 1994, the MapQuest Platform has helped thousands of global brands build rich, engaging map based applications. Our industry-leading geospatial web services platform and comprehensive toolset allows developers to build location enabled web, wireless and desktop applications.

How to Get Started

Select the option that best suits your needs:

With MapQuest Platform: Free Edition you get:

• Access to the MapQuest Platform with APIs built for:
  • JavaScript™
  • Adobe® Flash™ and Flex™
  • Java™
  • C++
  • .NET
• Become part of the MapQuest Developer Network community
• Basic domestic geocoding, plus international postal code lookup
• Unlimited standard and tiled maps, geocodes, and routes
• Data Management and Reporting tools
• No fees for publicly available websites

Sign up for a Free Edition account!

With a free Developer License for Advantage API you get:

• Everything that comes with Free Edition, plus:
• Full access to the MapQuest Platform for development and prototyping
• Cutting edge Beta releases
• Premium data for international and domestic geographies

Sign up for a free Developer account!