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Bing Maps API

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One barScore 4.8

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Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely0 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Bing Maps API is ranked #29 of 35 in location intelligence software on Freedom251. It runs on API. There is no free plan.

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The record

What it does: Bing Maps REST Services is a REST API for tasks such as finding addresses, retrieving maps with pushpins and labels, and getting driving directions.
Geocoding: The Locations API finds locations using an address, point, or query.
Elevation: The Elevations API returns elevations for locations, paths, or areas on Earth.
Maps and imagery: The Imagery API can return a static map, a static map with a route, or imagery metadata.
Routes and traffic: The Routes API supports walking, driving, and transit routes and provides traffic information along a route; the Traffic API returns traffic information for a geographic area.
Other services: The REST services include autosuggest and time zone lookup and conversion.
Authentication: Using Bing Maps REST Services requires a Bing Maps Key.
Response formats: REST requests can return JSON by default or XML when requested with the output parameter.
Request ports: The Bing Maps API works only with requests using standard HTTP ports 80 or 443.
Usage accounting: Transactions are counted for each REST Services request sent with a valid Bing Maps Key.
Service retirement: Microsoft says Bing Maps for Enterprise is retired for free Basic account customers; Enterprise customers can continue using it until June 30, 2028, after which they must update REST APIs and SDKs to Azure Maps.
Support: Microsoft directs developers to Bing Maps Forums for questions and lists [email protected] for account, key, and access issues.
Maker: Microsoft was founded in 1975 and its corporate headquarters are in Redmond, Washington.

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Sources

learn.microsoft.com/en-us/bingmaps/rest-services/getting-st· checked 5 Oct 2026
learn.microsoft.com/en-us/bingmaps/rest-services/common-par· checked 5 Oct 2026
learn.microsoft.com/en-us/bingmaps/rest-services/developer-· checked 5 Oct 2026
news.microsoft.com/uploads/prod/sites/370/2018/11/Microsof· checked 5 Oct 2026