What are the best Google Places API alternatives?

Geoapify for open data and low cost; Foursquare for venue tips; HERE or TomTom for reliable enterprise scale.

Is Geoapify as good as Google Places API?

For basic POI searches, yes — simpler, cheaper, OSM-backed. Lacks reviews, but crushes on flexibility.

Will POI APIs get cheaper in 2026?

Expect it — competition heats up, open data surges, forcing Google to trim or lose devs to alternatives.

Google Places API Alternatives Tested: Miami Restaurants Reveal the Real Winners

Google's Places API dominates, but its costs and restrictions sting. We hunted Miami Beach restaurants with rivals — here's who delivers without the drama.

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⚡ Key Takeaways

Geoapify offers the simplest, cheapest alternative with OSM data for most POI needs. 𝕏
Google's rich features come with high costs and strict terms — test rivals first. 𝕏
By 2026, open APIs will dominate as AI scales demand simple, scalable searches. 𝕏

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