PostCoder API Compact The low cost option with street addresses
What is it?
An API developer toolkit with a compact database of just over 11Mb which includes only full UK street level data. The software allows you to seamlessly integrate thoroughfare level PAF® lookup from a full or partial Postcode into your software.
Who uses it?
Ideal for organisations wanting to keep the size of their application to a minimum, who only need to search for addresses by Postcode and do not need to validate premises. It is used by a number of our Partners who add it to their bespoke software and then sell it on to their clients.
Why should I use it?
If you are a developer for a company you can use the API to add address searches to internal applications.
If you are a freelance developer or software house, you can add value by adding address lookup to your own product and sell it onto your clients under your own brand. Offered with choices of data and update frequency options, you can tailor the supply to suit your need.
The address data file is fully optimised for high-speed searching from just a Postcode. You can rely on our experience, built up over many years with UK address data, to help you deliver the high performance levels your users demand.
What address data is used?
- Royal Mail's Postcode Address File (PAF®) to thoroughfare level
- Current County from Allies®
- Up to monthly data updates
How do I pay for it?
A Thoroughfare level PAF® data licence is required to use the API in-house for each PC that can access the data, starting at £115 + VAT. Alternatively a system licence is available for unlimited use around a single copy of PAF® for one organisation. Annual licence includes full and unlimited access to our Technical Support Team for development queries. Please submit your details below and we will send you the pricing.
Please contact the sales team for more information on pricing.
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What are the differences between PostCoder API Compact and API Professional?
API Compact uses a Thoroughfare level database optimised for speed. You can look up a Thoroughfare level address from a full or partial Postcode. The whole database is only 11MB in total. If you require premise address data, additional information (such as grid references or NHS codes) or more complex address searching, PostCoder API Professional is the product to choose.
Which development environments support PostCoder API Compact?
It will run on any 32-bit Windows environment. Any development language supporting standard DLL, COM interface or ActiveX library calls may be used. Examples included with the API Compact installation demonstrate how to integrate with Delphi, Visual Basic 6, Access 97/2000, C++ and ASP using Microsoft Internet Information Service.
Which DLL is used for ActiveX?
The ActiveX library is called THFUTAX.DLL. It is a standard Dynamic Link Library and is used only if ActiveX is not required.
