Maps & GeolocationFreeAPI Gateway (Edge Cache)

Free Elevation APIFree REST Service

Provides access to elevation data for any point on Earth without any cost. Users can retrieve elevation information by making GET requests with latitude and longitude parameters.

Best for:Full-stack prototyping, developer tooling, production apps, and hackathons.
Direct Public REST Service
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Rate Limit
Free (No auth required)
Auth
Gateway (Zero-Setup)
Security & CORS
HTTPS • CORS Enabled
Payload Format
JSON / REST

FreeAPI Smart Gateway Supported (Recommended)

Zero account setup or API key registration needed. Call directly through FreeAPI Smart Edge Gateway with in-memory cache, automatic CORS support, and normalized JSON output.

Query Params

Live Test Console & 3D Assistant

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Quickstart Code Snippets

Copy-paste ready boilerplate for your tech stack.

Bypass browser CORS restrictions. Protected by in-memory RAM cache and automated circuit breaker.
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// Call via FreeAPI Smart Edge Gateway (In-Memory Cache + CORS Guard)
// Endpoint: https://findfreeapi.com/api/v1/gateway/free-elevation-api

async function callFreeElevationAPI() {
  try {
    const response = await fetch("https://findfreeapi.com/api/v1/gateway/free-elevation-api", {
      headers: {
        "Accept": "application/json",
        // "x-freeapi-key": "fapi_live_your_api_key" // FreeAPI Gateway Key
      }
    });

    if (!response.ok) {
      throw new Error(`Gateway HTTP error! status: ${response.status}`);
    }

    const data = await response.json();
    console.log("FreeAPI Live Data:", data);
  } catch (error) {
    console.error("FreeAPI Gateway Error:", error);
  }
}

callFreeElevationAPI();
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Key Advantages (Pros)

  • Zero-Auth: No API key or registration required to start querying.
  • Documented Rate Limit: Free (No auth required).
  • HTTPS & CORS Enabled: Can be queried directly from client browsers or server backends.

Considerations & Limits (Cons)

  • Rate Limited: Excessive rapid requests may receive HTTP 429 status.
  • Third-party SLA: Service uptime depends on the upstream provider.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Technical and integration answers for Free Elevation API.

Yes, Free Elevation API is listed as a free endpoint on FreeAPI Directory with an allowance of: Free (No auth required).

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