Foursquare
The leading independent location technology platform.
Overview
Foursquare is a location technology platform that powers location-based experiences for businesses and developers. It offers a suite of products including Pilgrim SDK for passive location detection, Places API for point-of-interest data, and Attribution and Audience products for marketers to measure the impact of advertising on real-world visits and to target consumers based on their visitation history.
✨ Key Features
- Places API & Database
- Pilgrim SDK for location-aware apps
- Foursquare Attribution
- Audience Targeting
- Geofencing and Visit Detection
🎯 Key Differentiators
- High-quality, global POI (Point of Interest) database
- Proprietary visit detection technology (Pilgrim SDK)
Unique Value: Provides one of the most accurate and comprehensive global POI datasets and visit detection technologies, serving as a foundational layer for other location-based services.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Measuring offline conversions from online ad campaigns
- Powering location-based push notifications in mobile apps
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Companies needing a simple, self-serve ad buying platform (Foursquare provides the data/tools, not the DSP)
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more independent and often more globally comprehensive POI database compared to map providers like Google, with a strong focus on the marketing and analytics use case.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: Limited API calls and features
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