ArcGIS Hub vs LocationAPI
ArcGIS Hub
esri.comLocationAPI
locationapi.orgSide by side
| Figure | ArcGIS Hub | LocationAPI |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 2 |
| Spec score · Location Intelligence Software | 7.7 (#13) | 7.8 (#12) |
| Headquarters | Redlands, California, USA | The contact page lists an address in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana, India. |
| Purpose | ArcGIS Hub is a cloud-based community engagement platform for sharing trusted, curated content and collaborating with communities. | LocationAPI locates connected devices from visible cell towers and WiFi networks without needing GPS. |
| Support | Esri technical support professionals handle Hub questions and issues, and Esri Professional Services offers deployment and configuration guidance. | The FAQ says the company aims to reply to every query within one business day and offers dedicated support plans for enterprise customers. |
Plans
ArcGIS Hub
- ArcGIS Enterprise SitesPriced on request
- ArcGIS Hub BasicPriced on request
- ArcGIS Hub PremiumPriced on request
In their own words
LocationAPI
LocationAPI is a geolocation API that estimates connected-device locations from visible cellular towers and WiFi networks without GPS. Its calculations use cellular and WiFi data, datasets, and algorithms, and it describes coverage for IoT, M2M, and other connected devices worldwide. Requests use JSON POST to a regional endpoint. The documentation includes cURL, PHP, Python, and JavaScript examples, plus an interactive sandbox. Each request can include up to 7 cells and 15 WiFi objects. WiFi positioning is enabled only for eligible deployments based on region and intended use. Accuracy varies by source and location: the FAQ gives cell-based estimates around 450 metres in urban areas and 1500 metres in rural areas, and WiFi estimates around 25–50 metres in urban areas and 50–150 metres in rural areas. The Developer plan is free, has daily and monthly request limits, and is marked for no commercial use. Business offers flexible usage, with pricing priced on request and as low as $0.10 per device. The documentation recommends scoped access tokens, kept server-side and rotated regularly.