Google Geocoding alternative: Addrova compared
A comparison of published terms and prices, read on 2026-10-18. It does not compare accuracy: Addrova has no published benchmark yet, so we make no claim that it is more accurate than anything.
Terms and prices side by side
| Topic | Google Geocoding | Addrova |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | 10,000 requests per month | 30,000 requests per month |
| Price | Tiered: $5 per 1,000 for requests 10,001 to 100,000, falling to $0.38 per 1,000 above 5 million. See the cost calculator. | Starter €49 and Pro €199 per month, excluding VAT; enterprise on quote; address repair billed in addition, on success only |
| Storing results | Coordinates may be cached for a limited time (30 days in the archived 2025 terms we read); place IDs may be kept indefinitely | Permanent storage allowed, with attribution of the sources |
| Data | Google proprietary data | Official open address registers, sources and licences named in every response; France, the Netherlands and Spain connectors built, Czechia and Austria planned; the service is not live yet |
Prices and terms change. Verify them at the source before deciding.
When Google Geocoding is the better choice
- You already use Google Maps and need places, points of interest or autocomplete from one vendor.
- You need worldwide coverage today.
- You do not need to keep coordinates beyond the cache period.
When Addrova fits
- You need to keep geocoded coordinates in your own database.
- Your addresses are in Europe and an official register is a good fit.
- You want one line to change in a Google client: the base URL.
Moving to Addrova
Addrova has a Google-compatible endpoint: see how to migrate in one line.
Sources, read on 2026-10-18
- Google Geocoding API policies: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/geocoding/policies
- Google Maps Platform pricing: https://developers.google.com/maps/billing-and-pricing/pricing
- Google Maps Platform service terms: https://cloud.google.com/maps-platform/terms/maps-service-terms