ArcGIS location services
ArcGIS location services are web services hosted by Esri that you can use to build mapping and spatial analysis applications. The services are grouped into ready-to-use, data hosting, and content management services. Services can be accessed through standard and enhanced endpoints which provide different functionality and levels of regulatory compliance. Learn more in Service endpoints.
Ready-to-use
Ready-to-use services provide core location-based functionality such as basemap layers, geocoding, routing, and spatial analysis.
Basemap layer service
Access streets, satellite, and other basemap styles for maps and scenes.
Geocoding service
Search for addresses, businesses, and places around the world.
Routing service
Get turn-by-turn directions and solve advanced routing problems.
GeoEnrichment service
Find facts and demographic information about a location or area.
Spatial analysis service
Process spatial datasets to discover relationships and patterns.
Geometry service
Create, compare, and modify geographic shapes.
Elevation service
Generate elevation profiles and viewsheds.
Hydrology service
Trace water flow and generate watersheds.
Offline packaging service
Create and manage preplanned map areas for generating offline maps.
Data hosting
Data hosting services allow you to store, manage, and access data in the cloud for your applications. These services are created when you use data management tools to import or publish data.
Feature service
Add, update, delete, and query feature data.
Vector tile service
Store and access vector tile data.
Image tile service
Store and access image tile data.
Content management
The portal service allows you to store and manage content in the cloud for your applications. You can access content with tools or the REST API.
Learn how to build applications with the portal service