Where GeoKeo's free tier stops
GeoKeo GeoKeo's free tier stops at 2,500 API requests per day. It includes both forward geocoding and reverse geocoding, plus IP and HTTP restrictions and email support. That is a usable starter limit, but it is still a hard daily cap, so any app with bursty traffic, batch lookups, or steady production usage will run into the ceiling quickly. Once you need more headroom, a different free tier with a higher quota, a different rate structure, or broader usage terms becomes the better fit.
Switch table
| GeoKeo | Geocodify | Geoapify Location Platform | OpenCage | Positionstack | Zipcodebase | GraphHopper Directions API | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| API requests per day | 2,500 | Not stated | 3,000 credits | 2,500 | Not stated | Not stated | 500 |
| API requests per month | Not stated | 30,000 | Not stated | Not stated | 100 | 5,000 | Not stated |
| requests per second | Not stated | 1 | Up to 5 | 1 | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| API keys | Not stated | Not stated | Multiple API keys | Single API key | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| batch or upload support | Not stated | Included | Not stated | Included | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| commercial use | Included | Included | Limited commercial use | Not stated | Personal use only | Private use rights | Non-commercial use only |
| Card required | - | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| First paid tier | - | Starter, $49/month | API 10, $59/month | X-Small, $50/month | Basic, varies by usage | Developer, $45/month | Basic, €69/month |
The alternatives
Geocodify
FTV 60 / 100Geocodify's free plan includes 30,000 calls per month, 1 request per second, commercial use, attribution required, and community support. It also supports forward, reverse, and batch geocoding, plus extras like autocomplete, CSV and spreadsheet uploads, and location datapoints such as timezone, currency, and weather. Its main free-tier advantage is a monthly call pool that can fit light production or test workloads without the same daily reset pressure. It falls short of GeoKeo on simplicity because the free plan carries attribution and a single-rate limit rather than GeoKeo's clear daily allowance. Switch here if you want batch-friendly geocoding and more flexible monthly usage.
- Beats GeoKeo: More total free calls and batch geocoding support
- Falls short: GeoKeo is simpler if you want a daily request cap and included email support
- Who should switch: Switch if you need monthly headroom and batch uploads more than a daily-request model.
Geoapify Location Platform
FTV 71 / 100Geoapify Location Platform's free plan includes 3,000 credits per day, multiple API keys, up to 5 requests per second, limited commercial use, isochrones up to 15 minutes, isodistances up to 10 km, and best-effort support. It goes beyond basic geocoding with routing, place data, map tools, and geometry features, so the free tier covers a broader location stack. Its biggest free-tier advantage is the combination of multiple API keys and a larger per-day allowance. It falls short of GeoKeo on direct geocoding focus because the platform is broader and the commercial-use terms are limited. Switch here if you want a wider geospatial toolkit with more keys.
- Beats GeoKeo: Multiple API keys and a broader geospatial feature set
- Falls short: GeoKeo is more narrowly focused on geocoding with clearer support terms
- Who should switch: Switch if you want extra APIs around geocoding, not just address lookup.
OpenCage
FTV 65 / 100OpenCage's free offering gives you 2,500 geocoding API requests per day, 1 request per second, spreadsheet uploads up to 100 rows, permanent data storage during testing, a single API key, and no credit card required. It is built as a testing-oriented trial, but it still covers the core geocoding workflow and adds useful upload support for small datasets. Its main advantage over GeoKeo is the testing workflow around spreadsheet uploads and permanent storage during testing. It falls short on account flexibility because it is limited to one API key and does not include IP restriction. Switch here if your work is test-heavy and you want upload-based geocoding.
- Beats GeoKeo: Spreadsheet uploads and permanent storage during testing
- Falls short: GeoKeo includes IP and HTTP restrictions and email support
- Who should switch: Switch if you want a test-friendly geocoding sandbox with upload support.
Positionstack
FTV 46 / 100Positionstack's free plan includes 100 monthly API requests, personal use only, a personal license, forward geocoding, reverse geocoding, HTTPS encryption, and no support. It is the smallest free allowance in this set, but it still gives you both directions of geocoding and secure transport. Its free-tier advantage is the personal-license framing, which may suit hobby projects that must stay noncommercial. It falls far short of GeoKeo on volume, because GeoKeo gives a daily request cap that is much larger than Positionstack's monthly allowance. Switch here only if your use is personal and very light.
- Beats GeoKeo: Personal-use licensing
- Falls short: GeoKeo offers far more free request volume and includes support
- Who should switch: Switch if you only need a tiny personal project allowance.
Zipcodebase
FTV 68 / 100Zipcodebase's free plan includes access to 5,000 searches per month, 1 concurrent request, up to 10-mile radius or distance searches, private use rights, HTTPS encryption, self-service onboarding, and e-mail support. It is aimed at postal-code and distance lookups rather than full address geocoding, so it fits a narrower class of location tasks. Its biggest free-tier advantage is the distance and radius search capability, which GeoKeo's free tier does not advertise. It falls short on geocoding breadth because it is centered on ZIP and postal code data, not forward and reverse address search. Switch here if distance lookups matter more than address geocoding.
- Beats GeoKeo: Radius and distance search support
- Falls short: GeoKeo is the better fit for forward and reverse address geocoding
- Who should switch: Switch if your workflow is postal-code lookup with distance queries.
GraphHopper Directions API
FTV 46 / 100GraphHopper Directions API's free plan includes 500 credits per day, up to 5 locations per routing request, up to 1 vehicle per route optimization request, forum-only support, non-commercial use only, and no credit card required to sign up. It is a routing-first service, but it also includes geocoding-related capabilities inside a broader planning toolkit. Its main advantage over GeoKeo is the routing and route-optimization feature set, which makes it useful when geocoding is only one part of a larger location workflow. It falls short on free usage volume because the credit cap is lower and the plan is non-commercial. Switch here if routing matters more than address lookup.
- Beats GeoKeo: Routing and route optimization capabilities
- Falls short: GeoKeo gives more free geocoding volume and better support terms
- Who should switch: Switch if you need geocoding inside a routing workflow.
Two quick picks
OpenCage
OpenCage is the closest drop-in because it stays in the same geocoding lane, offers both forward and reverse geocoding, and keeps the same 2,500-per-day shape with no credit card required. The main behavior change is its trial-style account limits and single-key setup.
Geoapify Location Platform
Geoapify gives the most free headroom with 3,000 credits per day, up to 5 requests per second, and multiple API keys. It also adds broader location APIs, so a builder can stay on the free tier longer before hitting practical limits.
Frequently asked questions
Which alternative is best if I need more free requests than GeoKeo?
Geoapify is the best first look for more daily headroom, while Geocodify is better if a monthly call pool fits your traffic pattern.
Which alternative is the closest functional match to GeoKeo?
OpenCage is the closest match because it focuses on geocoding, supports both forward and reverse lookup, and keeps the same general daily-request style.
Which alternative is best for batch or spreadsheet-based geocoding?
OpenCage and Geocodify both mention spreadsheet or batch-style workflows, so they are the strongest fits if you need to process lists instead of single queries.
Which alternative is best for commercial use on the free tier?
Geocodify is the clearest commercial-friendly option in this set because its free plan explicitly allows commercial use, though attribution is required.
Bottom line
For most builders who have outgrown GeoKeo, Geoapify Location Platform is the best next stop because it gives the most free-tier headroom while staying in the same general location-API category. If you need a close geocoding-only replacement instead of a broader platform, OpenCage is the better match. But for the common case of wanting to keep traffic moving a little longer before paying, Geoapify's higher daily allowance and multiple API keys make it the strongest free alternative.
Read the full listing for GeoKeo. Scores use the FTV methodology at /ftv. Browse more alternatives on /alternatives, or head-to-head comparisons on /compare.