Question 1

What is QuantaRoute and what does it do?

Accepted Answer

QuantaRoute is a dual-product platform offering: 1) A revolutionary routing algorithm (SSSP) that outperforms Dijkstra for logistics and delivery optimization, and 2) A free geocoding API for India that converts addresses to coordinates with DigiPin support. The geocoding API includes bulk CSV processing, Python SDK, webhooks, and address autocomplete.

Question 2

Is there a free tier available for the QuantaRoute Geocoding API?

Accepted Answer

Yes! QuantaRoute Geocoding API offers a completely free tier with 1,000 API requests per month. No credit card required. The free tier includes address geocoding, DigiPin code generation, and access to our Python SDK. Perfect for testing and small projects.

Question 3

What can I do with the QuantaRoute Geocoding API?

Accepted Answer

The QuantaRoute Geocoding API allows you to: convert Indian addresses to precise coordinates (latitude/longitude), generate DigiPin codes (India's official addressing system), process bulk CSV files up to 50MB, use address autocomplete, receive real-time webhooks, and integrate with Node or Python SDK. All features are available in the free tier (25,000 requests/month).

Question 4

How do I get started with the free geocoding API?

Accepted Answer

Getting started is easy and free. Visit quantaroute.com/geocoding to try the live demo, view code examples, and access the API documentation. The free tier includes 1,000 requests per month with no credit card required. You can start using the API immediately for address geocoding, DigiPin generation, and bulk CSV processing.

Question 5

What is DigiPin and why is it important?

Accepted Answer

DigiPin is India's National Level Addressing Grid, an official addressing system developed by the Department of Posts, Government of India, with research from IIT Hyderabad and satellite data from ISRO. It provides precise location codes for every address in India. QuantaRoute Geocoding API fully supports DigiPin, allowing you to convert addresses to DigiPin codes and vice versa.

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