Google Maps Platform (Geocoding API)
FreemiumLiveLast verified 24 Sept 2026
Converts addresses to geographic coordinates and back, using Google's global address database.
Example request
curl -s 'https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/geocode/json?address=1600+Amphitheatre+Parkway,+Mountain+View,+CA&key=$API_KEY'
Free tier, in plain English
Geocoding gives 10,000 free calls a month; a billing-enabled account (credit card) is required even to use it, then usage-based pricing applies.
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