How to Save Money With Google Geocoding API Pricing

Using the Google Geocoding API can be expensive, but there are many ways to save money while still using this service. For one thing, Google does not limit how many lookups per user account they will allow. However, they will require volume pricing for users who will use more than 500,000 API lookups per month. A more affordable option is Geocodio's Geocoding API, which has no restrictions and starts at $0.50 per lookup.

If you need a geocoding API for enterprise use, you can sign up for a Google Enterprise plan for as little as $4 per request. This pricing plan also includes software updates and patches. It's an excellent option for businesses that plan to make a lot of geocoding calls a day. It's also cheaper than on-premise enterprise geocoding solutions.

If you're running a project, you can manage your costs by setting up quota limits. These quota limits reset each day at midnight Pacific time. However, note that these limits are only available for billable APIs. To manage these limits, navigate to your Requests card and click the Edit icon to change them.

There are other ways to save money while using the Google Geocoding API. It's possible to geocode any part of a parcel using a single API call. For example, a roof is counted as a parcel in Google maps. Getting a rooftop geocode is easy and simple if you know where it is. But it's also important to check whether the address is correct. If you have an address that has been renamed, you may not get the exact location. If the address isn't, Google may block your access to the API.