Combain Location API Outperforms Google and HERE in Cell ID Accuracy — and Costs 70% Less

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In benchmarking LTE Cell ID Accuracy in Germany, Combain Location API outperforms Google and HERE

Cell ID accuracy is essential for businesses building location-based services where GPS isn’t always available, such as IoT, asset tracking, or logistics. Regarding performance and value, Combain Location API leads the pack.

Cell ID Accuracy Benchmark: LTE Cell ID Positioning (Germany)

API Median Error (m):

  • Combain Location API 223 m
  • Google Geolocation API 379 m  
  • HERE Location API 477 m  

Combain is 40% more accurate than Google and over 50% more accurate than HERE.

The chart shows the cumulative distribution function (CDF) of the prediction error. As shown, Combain’s API (cps) consistently delivers better results across the entire range of errors.

LTE Cell ID accuracy benchmark comparison

Pricing Comparison – 1 Million Requests / Month

API Monthly Cost (1M Requests):     

That’s 68% lower than Google and 50% lower than HERE, with superior accuracy.

Why Combain Location API?

  • Top-tier Cell ID accuracy, backed by an independent global database
  • Ideal for IoT, smart mobility, logistics, safety, and asset tracking
  • Support and help to get started
  • Competitive pricing

Don’t pay more for less.

Get better Cell ID positioning for less with the Combain Location API!