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N-Ways vs ISBNLab

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N-Ways compared with ISBNLab
DetailN-Ways logo N-Ways ISBNLab
What it doesMaps, addresses and routes APIs for West and Central Africa Book metadata database and API for searching, converting and using ISBN data
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNG US
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingStandard map: free. Free API calls monthly per API. Premium 3D map: 1,000 per 1,000 loads. Static maps: 20,000 free, then ₦1,050–₦600 per 1,000 images (Nigeria). Geocoding: ₦900 per 1,000 calls (Nigeria), GH₵9 (Ghana), 360 F CFA (Benin, Togo, etc.). Geocoding with validation: ₦7,500–₦4,500 per 1,000 Free: $0/mo with 1,000 Daily Calls; Standard: $5/mo with 5,000 Daily Calls; Pro: $15/mo with 15,000 Daily Calls. Custom plans available.
Key features
  • Maps SDK for web, Android and iOS with local language labels
  • Geocoding with NIPOST postcodes, GhanaPost, home codes and Plus Codes
  • Route planning for cars, motorcycles, keke, walking, boats and trains
  • Fare estimates in local currencies
  • Fleet tracking with live positions and delivery ETAs
  • Home codes for every compound in 12 countries
  • Route matrix for dispatch optimization
  • Webhooks for delivery and tracking events
  • REST and GraphQL API
  • ISBN validation and conversion
  • Multiple response formats: JSON-LD, JSON and CSV
  • OpenAPI and Swagger documentation
  • Official client libraries for PHP, Python, TypeScript/JavaScript and Go
  • Catalog of 102.1M book editions
  • Groups every edition of a book together
  • Comprehensive book data: ISBN-10, ISBN-13, EAN, ASIN, title, authors, publishers
  • Author information including names, birth and death dates, biography and photos
What makes it different
  • Covers 15 West and Central African countries with local postal systems and address formats
  • Routes and fares for local transport modes like okada, keke and zémidjan
  • Home codes for areas without street names or numbers
  • Open source home code engine and data available on GitHub
  • One consistent schema for every book keyed by ISBN
  • Catalog of 102.1M book editions
  • ISBN validation and conversion for any valid ISBN, not just books in the catalog
  • Suitable for beginner, intermediate and advanced users
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last check4 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)01
Citation Flow (Majestic)1232
Referring domains (Majestic)16

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