Check the code, not just the pin
See the place, region and national format, and flag codes shared by several places or countries.
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PostcodeDog vs HERE
HERE answers where a place is. PostcodeDog answers whether the code fits.
HERE provides maps, geocoding and location APIs. PostcodeDog covers 82 countries with one lookup, batch checks, a free API and MCP.
SIDE BY SIDE
What changes with PostcodeDog
| Capability | UsPostcodeDog | HERE | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Question | Is this code right for this place and format? | Where is this place? | Different jobs need different answers. |
| Input | Paste an address, city or code; country and format detected | Map search | A postal-first box takes the customer text. |
| Batch | Paste up to 50 rows, review, export CSV | No batch in the consumer map | Clear a label queue in one pass. |
| Developer | Free JSON API and MCP server, no key | Paid platform and API key | No billing setup for a lookup. |
| Languages | 13 interface languages | Map language | Local teams work in their language. |
WHERE POSTCODEDOG WINS
A lookup built around the postcode.
Batch for the label desk
Paste a column of codes and review valid, ambiguous and missing rows with CSV export.
Free for people and agents
The JSON API and MCP server are part of the free product.
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Try the difference
Paste a full address, a city or a post code. Country and format are detected.
Free. No account, no API key.THE LOOP
Paste → resolve → verify
The same three steps work whether the address is a US ZIP, a UK outcode or a Japanese 〒.
- 01
Paste what you have
A full address, a city, or just a code. The parser accepts the whole line.
- 02
Confirm the place and format
Country, region and post code format are shown together, with nearby codes for a second option.
- 03
Send it to the label
Copy the verified code or export the batch. Platform and carrier pages keep local rules in view.
About
About HERE
HERE provides maps, geocoding and location APIs.
It is a maps and geocoding platform.
When PostcodeDog is the better fit
- 01You need to check a postcode, not get directions.
- 02You are clearing a batch before a label run.
- 03You want a free API and MCP without billing setup.
- 04Your team works in several languages.
Does PostcodeDog replace HERE?
No. HERE is for maps and geocoding; PostcodeDog is for postcode checks, batch and agents.
Can I use it without an account?
Yes. The lookup is free and needs no account; basic API and MCP need no key.
Is PostcodeDog free?
Yes. Lookups, batch checks, the JSON API and the MCP server are free and need no account.
Can I use it in an AI agent?
Yes. The MCP server is at /mcp, and the JSON API is free to call.
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