name: Amazon Location Service
description: Amazon Location Service provides location-based services including maps, places, routes,
  trackers, and geofences, enabling developers to add location functionality to applications securely
  and cost-effectively.
deliveryModel:
  model: saas
  open_source: false
  commercial: true
  callable_host: false
  label: Hosted service · you call their endpoint
  confidence: medium
  source:
  - openapi
  - pricing
  generated: '2026-08-28'
  method: derived
specificationVersion: '0.23'
accessModel:
  pricing: freemium
  onboarding: self-serve
  trial: false
  try_now: true
  public: false
  label: Freemium · Self-serve signup
  confidence: medium
  source:
  - plans
  - authentication
  - security
  generated: '2026-09-03'
  method: derived
image: https://a0.awsstatic.com/libra-css/images/logos/aws_logo_smile_1200x630.png
url: https://aws.amazon.com/location/
created: '2024-01-15'
modified: '2026-09-16'
apis:
- aid: amazon-location-service:amazon-location-service-maps-api
  name: Amazon Location Service Maps API
  description: Map resource management
  humanURL: https://aws.amazon.com/location/
  baseURL: https://geo.amazonaws.com
  tags:
  - Maps
  properties:
  - type: OpenAPI
    url: openapi/amazon-location-service-maps-api-openapi.yml
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/location/latest/APIReference/
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: json-schema/amazon-location-service-geofence-schema.json
  - type: JSONLD
    url: json-ld/amazon-location-service-context.jsonld
  - type: Pricing
    url: https://aws.amazon.com/location/pricing/
  - type: GettingStarted
    url: https://aws.amazon.com/location/getting-started/
  - type: Authentication
    url: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/location/latest/APIReference/CommonParameters.html
  - type: SDKs
    url: https://aws.amazon.com/tools/
  - type: StatusPage
    url: https://status.aws.amazon.com/
  - type: FAQ
    url: https://aws.amazon.com/location/faqs/
  - type: ServiceLevelAgreement
    url: https://aws.amazon.com/location/sla/
  - type: User Guide
    url: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/location/latest/developerguide/welcome.html
  - type: APIReference
    url: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/location/latest/APIReference/Welcome.html
  - type: Code Examples
    url: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/location/latest/developerguide/samples.html
  - type: Security
    url: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/location/latest/developerguide/security.html
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: json-schema/amazon-location-service-map-schema.json
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: json-schema/amazon-location-service-tracker-schema.json
- aid: amazon-location-service:amazon-location-service-geofencing-api
  name: Amazon Location Service Location Service Geofencing API
  description: >-
    The Location Service Geofencing API from Amazon Location Service — 3 operation(s) for location service
    geofencing.
  humanURL: https://aws.amazon.com/location/
  baseURL: https://geo.amazonaws.com
  tags:
  - Location Service Geofencing
  properties:
  - type: OpenAPI
    url: openapi/amazon-location-service-geofencing-api-openapi.yml
- aid: amazon-location-service:amazon-location-service-metadata-api
  name: Amazon Location Service Location Service Metadata API
  description: >-
    The Location Service Metadata API from Amazon Location Service — 7 operation(s) for location service
    metadata.
  humanURL: https://aws.amazon.com/location/
  baseURL: https://geo.amazonaws.com
  tags:
  - Location Service Metadata
  properties:
  - type: OpenAPI
    url: openapi/amazon-location-service-metadata-api-openapi.yml
- aid: amazon-location-service:amazon-location-service-operations-api
  name: Amazon Location Service Location Service Operations API
  description: >-
    The Location Service Operations API from Amazon Location Service — 20 operation(s) for location service
    operations.
  humanURL: https://aws.amazon.com/location/
  baseURL: https://geo.amazonaws.com
  tags:
  - Location Service Operations
  properties:
  - type: OpenAPI
    url: openapi/amazon-location-service-operations-api-openapi.yml
- aid: amazon-location-service:amazon-location-service-places-api
  name: Amazon Location Service Location Service Places API
  description: >-
    The Location Service Places API from Amazon Location Service — 4 operation(s) for location service
    places.
  humanURL: https://aws.amazon.com/location/
  baseURL: https://geo.amazonaws.com
  tags:
  - Location Service Places
  properties:
  - type: OpenAPI
    url: openapi/amazon-location-service-places-api-openapi.yml
- aid: amazon-location-service:amazon-location-service-positions-api
  name: Amazon Location Service Location Service Positions API
  description: >-
    The Location Service Positions API from Amazon Location Service — 3 operation(s) for location service
    positions.
  humanURL: https://aws.amazon.com/location/
  baseURL: https://geo.amazonaws.com
  tags:
  - Location Service Positions
  properties:
  - type: OpenAPI
    url: openapi/amazon-location-service-positions-api-openapi.yml
- aid: amazon-location-service:amazon-location-service-routes-api
  name: Amazon Location Service Location Service Routes API
  description: >-
    The Location Service Routes API from Amazon Location Service — 3 operation(s) for location service
    routes.
  humanURL: https://aws.amazon.com/location/
  baseURL: https://geo.amazonaws.com
  tags:
  - Location Service Routes
  properties:
  - type: OpenAPI
    url: openapi/amazon-location-service-routes-api-openapi.yml
- aid: amazon-location-service:amazon-location-service-tags-api
  name: Amazon Location Service Location Service Tags API
  description: >-
    The Location Service Tags API from Amazon Location Service — 1 operation(s) for location service tags.
  humanURL: https://aws.amazon.com/location/
  baseURL: https://geo.amazonaws.com
  tags:
  - Location Service Tags
  properties:
  - type: OpenAPI
    url: openapi/amazon-location-service-tags-api-openapi.yml
- aid: amazon-location-service:amazon-location-service-tracking-api
  name: Amazon Location Service Location Service Tracking API
  description: >-
    The Location Service Tracking API from Amazon Location Service — 1 operation(s) for location service
    tracking.
  humanURL: https://aws.amazon.com/location/
  baseURL: https://geo.amazonaws.com
  tags:
  - Location Service Tracking
  properties:
  - type: OpenAPI
    url: openapi/amazon-location-service-tracking-api-openapi.yml
common:
- type: CapabilityMap
  url: capabilities/amazon-location-service-capability-edges.yml
  name: Amazon Location Service Business Capability Map
- type: Plans
  url: plans/amazon-location-service-plans-pricing.yml
- type: RateLimits
  url: rate-limits/amazon-location-service-rate-limits.yml
- type: FinOps
  url: finops/amazon-location-service-finops.yml
- type: Website
  url: https://aws.amazon.com/location/
- type: AgenticAccess
  url: agentic-access/amazon-location-service-agentic-access.yml
- type: TrustCenter
  url: security/amazon-location-service-trust-center.yml
- type: VulnerabilityDisclosure
  url: security/amazon-location-service-vulnerability-disclosure.yml
- type: DomainSecurity
  url: security/amazon-location-service-domain-security.yml
- type: Authentication
  url: authentication/amazon-location-service-authentication.yml
- type: PostmanWorkspace
  url: https://www.postman.com/kinlaneapi/amazon-location-service/overview
- type: Arazzo
  url: arazzo/amazon-location-service-find-or-create-map-workflow.yml
  name: Amazon Location Service Find or Create Map
- type: Arazzo
  url: arazzo/amazon-location-service-find-or-create-tracker-workflow.yml
  name: Amazon Location Service Find or Create Tracker and Report Position
- type: Arazzo
  url: arazzo/amazon-location-service-fleet-onboarding-workflow.yml
  name: Amazon Location Service Fleet Onboarding
- type: Arazzo
  url: arazzo/amazon-location-service-geocode-and-map-workflow.yml
  name: Amazon Location Service Geocode Address and Provision Map
- type: Arazzo
  url: arazzo/amazon-location-service-geocode-batch-positions-workflow.yml
  name: Amazon Location Service Geocode Address into Tracker Position
- type: Arazzo
  url: arazzo/amazon-location-service-map-inventory-audit-workflow.yml
  name: Amazon Location Service Map Inventory Audit
- type: Arazzo
  url: arazzo/amazon-location-service-map-lifecycle-workflow.yml
  name: Amazon Location Service Map Lifecycle Teardown
- type: Arazzo
  url: arazzo/amazon-location-service-provision-map-workflow.yml
  name: Amazon Location Service Provision and Verify Map
- type: Arazzo
  url: arazzo/amazon-location-service-provision-tracker-workflow.yml
  name: Amazon Location Service Provision Tracker and Update Position
- type: Portal
  url: https://aws.amazon.com/
- type: Portal
  url: https://aws.amazon.com/location/
- type: Documentation
  url: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/location/
- type: TermsOfService
  url: https://aws.amazon.com/service-terms/
- type: PrivacyPolicy
  url: https://aws.amazon.com/privacy/
- type: Support
  url: https://aws.amazon.com/premiumsupport/
- type: Blog
  url: https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/mobile/
- type: GitHubOrganization
  url: https://github.com/aws
- type: Console
  url: https://console.aws.amazon.com/location/
- type: Signup
  url: https://signin.aws.amazon.com/signup?request_type=register
- type: Login
  url: https://aws.amazon.com/console/
- type: StatusPage
  url: https://health.aws.amazon.com/health/status
- type: Knowledge Center
  url: https://repost.aws/knowledge-center
- type: YouTube
  url: https://www.youtube.com/user/AmazonWebServices
- type: StackOverflow
  url: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/amazon-location-service
- type: Contact
  url: https://aws.amazon.com/contact-us/
- type: Features
  data:
  - name: Maps
    description: Render interactive maps with customizable styles using vector tiles and raster tiles.
  - name: Places Search
    description: Search for addresses, points of interest, and geographic coordinates.
  - name: Route Calculation
    description: Calculate optimal routes with turn-by-turn directions and estimated travel time.
  - name: Geofencing
    description: Create virtual boundaries and detect when tracked devices enter or exit those areas.
  - name: Asset Tracking
    description: Track the real-time position of assets, vehicles, and people.
  - name: Data Privacy
    description: Data does not leave AWS infrastructure, keeping location data private and secure.
- type: UseCases
  data:
  - name: Fleet Management
    description: Track vehicle fleets in real time and optimize routes for delivery efficiency.
  - name: Store Locator
    description: Build store locators and proximity-based search for retail applications.
  - name: Geofence Alerts
    description: Send notifications when assets enter or exit defined geographic boundaries.
  - name: Map Visualization
    description: Embed interactive maps in web and mobile applications.
- type: Integrations
  data:
  - name: Amazon Cognito
    description: Authenticate map and location requests using Cognito identity pools.
  - name: AWS IoT Core
    description: Ingest device location data from IoT Core into Location Service tracking.
  - name: Amazon EventBridge
    description: Trigger events when geofences are entered or exited via EventBridge.
  - name: HERE Technologies
    description: Use HERE maps and location data as a data provider within Location Service.
  - name: Esri
    description: Access Esri basemaps and location data through Amazon Location Service.
- type: SpectralRules
  url: rules/amazon-location-service-spectral-rules.yml
- type: Vocabulary
  url: vocabulary/amazon-location-service-vocabulary.yaml
maintainers:
- FN: Kin Lane
  email: kin@apievangelist.com
  url: https://apievangelist.com
tags:
- AWS
- Geocoding
- Geofencing
- Location
- Maps
- Routing
x-parent: amazon-web-services
x-relationship: product