Google Maps Geocoding API Alternative

Same geocoding accuracy. 90% lower cost. No vendor lock-in.

90% Cheaper
504M+ Addresses
63 Countries
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Pricing Comparison: Google Maps vs CSV2GEO

Flat monthly pricing vs unpredictable per-request bills

Plan Monthly Cost Requests/Mo Cost per 1K Annual Savings vs Google
Google Maps Pay-as-you-go Any $5.00 ($0.005/req) —
CSV2GEO API 10 $54/mo 300,000 $0.18 ($0.00018/req) Save $17,352/yr
CSV2GEO API 50 $174/mo 1,500,000 $0.12 ($0.000116/req) Save $87,912/yr
CSV2GEO API 250 $604/mo 7,500,000 $0.08 ($0.00008/req) Save $442,752/yr

Google pricing based on $5.00 per 1,000 requests (Geocoding API, as of 2025). CSV2GEO includes all API endpoints in every plan.

Feature Comparison

Everything you need, without the Google markup

Feature Google Maps CSV2GEO
Forward geocoding Yes Yes
Reverse geocoding Yes Yes
Batch geocoding No native batch Yes — up to 10K/request
Places / POI search Yes Yes — 72M+ POIs
Autocomplete Yes Yes
Address validation Yes Yes
No usage restrictions Must display on Google Map Use data however you want
Open data Proprietary Yes — open foundation
Administrative boundaries Limited 4.6M+ divisions
Postcode → boundary + population (single call) Not available Yes — one call returns name, polygon, bbox, population. 6.7× faster than the typical 2-call equivalent on other geocoders.

Why Developers Switch from Google Maps

Predictable Pricing

Flat monthly fee instead of per-request surprises. Know exactly what you'll pay before the bill arrives.

No Vendor Lock-In

Built on open data. Your geocoded results are yours to cache, export, and use without restrictions.

Batch Processing

Geocode up to 10,000 addresses in a single API request. Google has no native batch endpoint.

Simple Migration

Similar REST API design. Swap the endpoint URL and API key — your existing code keeps working.

Migration Guide

Switch in minutes — change the URL, keep your code

Google Maps API CSV2GEO API
Before (Google Maps) 
curl "https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/geocode/json\
  ?address=1600+Pennsylvania+Ave+NW\
  &key=YOUR_GOOGLE_KEY"

# Response
{
  "results": [{
    "formatted_address": "1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20500, USA",
    "geometry": {
      "location": {
        "lat": 38.8976633,
        "lng": -77.0365739
      }
    }
  }],
  "status": "OK"
}
After (CSV2GEO) 
curl "https://csv2geo.com/api/v1/geocode\
  ?q=1600+Pennsylvania+Ave+NW\
  &country=US\
  &api_key=YOUR_CSV2GEO_KEY"

# Response
{
  "results": [{
    "formatted_address": "1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20500",
    "location": {
      "lat": 38.8976633,
      "lng": -77.0365739
    },
    "accuracy": "rooftop"
  }],
  "status": "ok"
}
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Global Coverage

Comprehensive global address database

504M+

Addresses

Rooftop-level address points across 63 countries worldwide.

72M+

Places & POIs

Businesses, landmarks, and points of interest across 400+ categories.

4.6M+

Boundaries

Administrative divisions from countries down to neighborhoods.

63

Countries

Including US, Canada, UK, Germany, France, Brazil, Australia, and more.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CSV2GEO a drop-in replacement for Google Maps Geocoding?
Yes. CSV2GEO provides a similar REST API for forward and reverse geocoding. You change the endpoint URL and API key parameter, and your existing integration works. CSV2GEO returns structured address components, coordinates, and accuracy scores just like Google's Geocoding API.
How much can I save switching from Google Maps?
At 300,000 calls/month, Google charges $1,500 while CSV2GEO costs $54 (API 10) — a 96% saving. At 1.5M calls/month, Google charges $7,500 vs CSV2GEO's $174 (API 50) — a 97% saving. At 7.5M calls/month, Google charges $37,500 vs CSV2GEO's $604 (API 250) — over 98% saving.
Does CSV2GEO have a free tier?
Yes. CSV2GEO offers 1,000 free API requests per day with no credit card required. Google offers a $200 monthly credit (about 40,000 geocoding requests), but requires a billing account and credit card on file.
What data does CSV2GEO use?
CSV2GEO uses a comprehensive open-data address database with 504M+ addresses, 72M+ places, and 4.6M+ administrative boundaries across 63 countries.
Can I use CSV2GEO without usage restrictions?
Yes. Unlike Google Maps, CSV2GEO does not require you to display results on a Google Map or restrict caching. You can store, export, and use geocoded data however you need — no Terms of Service surprises.

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Switch from Google Maps and cut your geocoding costs by up to 90%

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