Nearby API
Our Nearby API is a powerful tool that enables developers to enhance location-based features in their applications. The Nearby API uses advanced geolocation technology to provide accurate and up-to-date information about nearby locations and users.
Always be aware of your surroundings with Nearby API
The Nearby API has two functionalities: finding the nearest users, and finding the nearest geofences within a radius. Choose the option that suits your use-case best.
Find nearest user
Find the closest users either to a specific location, or to a specific user. Use the data to feed your dispatch software, streamline deliveries, and more!
Find nearest geofence
Find the closest geofences either to a specific location, or to a specific user. A useful feature across many industries namely delivery, ride-hailing, or retail.
Find nearest user with Nearby API
Find the closest user to a specific location, or to a specific user.
It's handy for finding the nearest courier or driver to a user's location, or to find a relative on a family tracking app.
Calling the Nearby User API can be used in combination with the Trips API automatic trip detection feature, to create a Dispatch functionality. This is not a method Roam offers, but it is a way in which the APIs can function together.
Find nearest geofence with Nearby API
Find the closest geofence to a specific location, or to a specific user. Ideal for finding which restaurants deliver to your location on a food delivery app.
Finding Nearby Geofences can be paired with the many different types of Geofences we offer in order to create more specific use cases. For example, finding nearby Geofences only active during certain hours of a specific day.
Nearby API use-cases
Connecting delivery app personnel with customers in their area
Dating and social apps to find users in your local area
Connecting users with the closest ride-hailing drivers.
Helping users find nearest restaurants that deliver
