Compare Geocoding Providers
Compare pricing, usage restrictions, features, and coverage for Google, Bing, Here, Smarty (SmartyStreets), Mapbox, TomTom and Geocodio
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Geocodio |
Smarty (SmartyStreets) |
Google |
Bing |
Here |
Mapbox |
TomTom |
| Free Lookups |
2,500/day |
Depends |
40,000/month |
10,000/month |
avg. 1,111/day |
100,000/month |
2,500/day |
| Pay-As-You Go |
$0.10-0.50 per 1,000 |
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$4-5 per 1,000 |
n/a |
n/a |
Free-$5 per 1,000 |
$0.42-3.98 per 1,000 |
| Unlimited Subscription |
$1,000/month |
$15,000/year for ZIP+9 level accuracy; not publicly listed for rooftop or international |
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| Attribution Requirements or Usage Restrictions |
None |
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| Data Appends |
Congressional districts
State legislative districts
Timezones
School districts
FIPS Codes
Census Tract/Block
Census CSA/MSA
Statistics Canada
Federal and Provincial Ridings
American Community Survey (ACS) data
ZIP+4
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Congressional districts
Timezones
Vacancy Status
Residential/Commercial Status
FIPS Codes
ZIP+4
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The information in this table is based on publicly-available information on other providers' websites. We do our best to keep it updated, but if you find any errors, please let us know. Read the other providers' full Terms: SmartyStreets, Google, Bing, HERE, and TomTom.
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Geocodio vs Google Geocoding
If you need navigation, Google is a good option, but their geocoding terms are more restrictive than Geocodio.
Geocodio vs Mapbox Geocoding
Generally, Mapbox is great for when you need to create highly detailed visual maps, but their geocoding terms are more restrictive than Geocodio.
Geocodio vs Smarty (SmartyStreets)
Compare Geocodio and Smarty (SmartyStreets) geocoders.
Geocodio vs Bing
Like Google, if you need navigation, Bing is a good option, but their geocoding terms are more restrictive than Geocodio.
Geocodio vs HERE
Looking for a less restrictive geocoding alternative to HERE?
Test Geocodio
Test out an address for free. No API key or signup required.
Third-Party Comparison: Geocodio vs Google Maps API vs Smarty (SmartyStreets)
GeoPhy, which creates software for commercial real estate, published the results of their own benchmarking of Geocodio, Google Maps API, and Smarty (SmartyStreets).