Geocoding — entry 031 of 80
Google Maps
Google's Geocoding API converts addresses into latitude/longitude coordinates and back, drawing on the same global address data that powers Google Maps, and returns structured JSON or XML results with component-level address parsing (street, locality, postal code, country) plus place IDs linking into the wider Google Maps Platform. The first 10,000 geocoding calls each month are free, after which pricing steps down per 1,000 requests as volume grows, from $5.00 to $0.38 at the highest tier.
AuthenticationAPI KeySign up with the provider to obtain credentials.
HTTPSSupportedTraffic is encrypted in transit.
CORSEnabledCallable directly from browser JavaScript.
PricingFreemiumA usable free tier exists, with paid plans for more volume.
FormatsJSON, XMLResponses can be requested as JSON or XML.
GreatAPIs Score
Score81
Authentication15/25API key required
Pricing17/20Freemium tier available
Docs14/20Documentation URL provided
Formats15/15Supports 2 response formats
Freshness20/20Verified within 6 months
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- Get a key at the provider
- Send it on every request as a header
Authorization: <key> - The exact header isn't documented — Authorization is a common default; confirm in the provider's docs.
Stored keyNo key stored
Your key is stored only in this browser (localStorage) and sent directly to the API — never to greatapis.
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Developer reference
Base URL
https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/apiRate limit
Monthly free call allowance per API/SKU (varies by product, e.g. 10,000 calls/month); billed per call beyond that
Key endpoints
- GET/geocode/json
- GET/place/nearbysearch/json
- GET/directions/json