Yelp Places API by Yelp
Local business search, details and review excerpts from Yelp (formerly Yelp Fusion).
Maps and location Official MCP server
＋ Build a stack with Yelp Places API Website Official pricing GitHub
Price
$5.91 / 1k requests
plans from $229/mo
Free tier
No
SDK downloads
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no official SDK package
Status
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no public status page
Pricing
| Free tier | — |
|---|---|
| Cheapest paid plan | $229 a month |
| Usage price | Base $229/month + $5.91 per additional 1,000 API calls; Enhanced $299/month + $6.57 per 1,000; Premium $643/month + $14.13 per 1,000 |
| Good to know | 30-day free trial with 5,000 API calls, not an ongoing free tier. Per-1k price is the overage rate on top of the Base plan; minimum 1,000 API calls billed daily. |
From the official pricing page, checked Oct 10, 2026. Prices change: confirm before you buy.
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| MCP server | Official: https://github.com/Yelp/yelp-mcp |
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