LocationIQ by Unwired Labs
OpenStreetMap-based forward/reverse geocoding, autocomplete, routing and map tiles API.
Price
Free plan
then from $45/mo
Free tier
Yes
5000 requests /day, 2 requests /second (limited...
SDK downloads
—
no official SDK package
Pricing
| Free tier | 5000 requests /day, 2 requests /second (limited commercial use with link back) |
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| Cheapest paid plan | $45 a month |
| Usage price | Maps Lite $45/month (10,000 map views/day); Developer $100/month (25,000 requests/day); Startup $200/month (60,000 requests/day) |
| Good to know | The $45 Maps Lite plan covers map views; API request plans start at $100/month (Developer). Free plan commercial use requires a prominent link back to LocationIQ. |
From the official pricing page, checked Oct 10, 2026. Prices change: confirm before you buy.
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| MCP server | None found |
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