Why it's an alternative to Google Maps Platform: Geocoding and reverse geocoding API for US and Canadian addresses, with data appends and results you're allowed to store.
made by
Michele Hansen
Michele Hansen2 indie alternatives · Developer Tools
Indie alternatives to Google Maps Platform (2026)
Google's geocoding and Places APIs are the default for address lookup, with usage-based pricing and restrictive terms on storing results. Developers look for simpler, cheaper location APIs. Below are 2 alternatives built by independent makers — Geocodio and PlaceKit — with what each does differently, who makes it and any revenue they have shared publicly.
Google Maps Platform alternatives at a glance
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The 2 best indie alternatives to Google Maps Platform
Each product is made and run by an independent maker or a small, self-directed team.
Why it's an alternative to Google Maps Platform: Fast worldwide address autocomplete and geocoding API with a free tier, built by ex-Algolia engineers.
made by
Raphaël Daguenet
Raphaël DaguenetWhy choose an indie-made tool?
You talk to the maker
With a small product, support requests and feature ideas usually reach the person who wrote the code, and many makers build in public and reply to users directly.
Focused and fairly priced
Small teams tend to do one job well instead of bundling every feature into enterprise tiers, and many indie tools offer one-time licenses, open-source editions or free plans.
Built by real people
These 2 alternatives come from 2 makers in Denmark. Paying them funds a sustainable, independent business.
Meet the makers: Michele Hansen, Raphaël Daguenet.
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Google Maps Platform alternatives FAQ
What are the best indie alternatives to Google Maps Platform?
IndieMakerList lists 2 indie-made alternatives to Google Maps Platform: Geocodio (by Michele Hansen) and PlaceKit (by Raphaël Daguenet).
Why do people look for alternatives to Google Maps Platform?
Google's geocoding and Places APIs are the default for address lookup, with usage-based pricing and restrictive terms on storing results. Developers look for simpler, cheaper location APIs.
Who builds these Google Maps Platform alternatives?
They are built by 2 independent makers from 1 country, including Denmark, rather than a large company. Each maker has a profile on IndieMakerList with their other products and links.
Are these Google Maps Platform alternatives still maintained?
Yes. As far as IndieMakerList knows, all 2 are active and still run by the makers who built them.
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