Google 지역 정보 API에서 무료 대체 API로 전환한 이유

I was building a local business directory and needed location data. Google Places API pricing added up fast:

• Text Search: $0.032 per call
• Place Details: $0.017 per call
• 1,000 searches = $49 gone

So I looked for alternatives.

Found one built on OpenStreetMap data, hosted on RapidAPI. It’s not Google-level coverage for every region, but for US/Europe cities it’s solid.

What I get:

• Business name, phone, address, website, GPS
• 60+ types (restaurant, hotel, pharmacy, gym…)
• 3,000 free requests/month
• No API key sign-up

Stack behind it is FastAPI + Overpass API. The source code is on GitHub.

If you’re prototyping or building something that doesn’t need pixel-perfect data, this is worth a look. Search “Places Search API” on RapidAPI.