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Geo discovery

Google Maps

Places API

Power search, geocoding, and route experiences with trusted global mapping data.

Endpoint

GET /maps/api/place/textsearch/json

Starting price

Per request

Latency

130ms

Uptime

99.97%

4.8 (1,200 reviews)

Tech specs

Version

v3.0

Format

HTTPS + query params

Supported SDKs

NodePythonGoJava

API detail dashboard

How it works

The detail screen explains search, lookup, and map enrichment. Users can test with a free preview and then pay for higher quota under the same email.

Base URL

https://maps.googleapis.com

Auth

API key

Adoption options

Understand the free path before you talk to the provider

Free access

Starter quota under free credit

Preview calls
Basic examples
Starter quota

Premium access

Paid per request with quota scaling

Larger request pools
Commercial quotas
Production use

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Provider notes

Free monthly credit supports testing
Premium expands request quotas
Billing attaches to the same workspace account

Integration flow

What your team does next

Step 1

Review place search docs

Step 2

Make a preview query

Step 3

Inspect place details

Step 4

Enable premium quota

Sample request

curl --request GET 'https://maps.googleapis.com/v1/places/search?query=coffee+near+gurgaon' \
  --header 'Accept: application/json' \
  --header 'X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY'

Sample response

{
  "results": [
    {
      "name": "Blue Tokai Coffee",
      "formatted_address": "Cyber Hub, Gurugram",
      "place_id": "ChIJ..."
    }
  ],
  "status": "OK"
}

Access model

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Lead-gen marketplace flow

Starter

$39

public entry signal

Save 15%

For sandbox evaluation and first production launch.

10,000 requests / month

Email support

Growth

$119

public entry signal

Save 20%

For growing products with consistent traffic.

100,000 requests / month

Priority support

Scale

$299

public entry signal

Custom annual contract

For advanced teams that need higher limits and support.

Custom volume

Dedicated onboarding

Shortlist status

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1200 reviews

Best for

Location searchAddress validationRoute planning

Supported regions

Global

Response highlights

resultsformatted_addressgeometryplace_id