Choosing a geocoding API is a big step. Here is a comparison of Radar and Google Maps to help you make a decision.
Radar is the cost-effective, all-in-one alternative to Google Maps Platform. Like Google Maps, Radar provides geocoding APIs, search APIs, routing APIs, and base maps, including forward and reverse geocoding APIs. However, Radar is up to 90% less expensive.
Radar Maps Platform is complemented by our industry-leading Geofencing Platform, which also supports location tracking, geofencing, place visit detection, trip tracking, and advanced location analytics.
Thousands of companies, including Panera, DICK’S Sporting Goods, T-Mobile, and Zillow, trust Radar’s location tracking SDKs and maps APIs to power location-based experiences across hundreds of millions of devices worldwide.
| Features | Radar | Google Maps | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geocoding pricing @ 100K monthly requests | $0.50 per 1K requests | $5 per 1K requests | ||
| Maps pricing @ 100K monthly map loads | $0.50 per 1K map loads | $7 per 1K map loads | ||
| Geocoding APIs | Yes | Yes | ||
| Search APIs | Yes | Yes | ||
| Routing APIs | Yes | Yes | ||
| Maps | Yes | Yes | ||
| Developer-friendly documentation | Yes | Yes | ||
| Strict display and attribution requirements | No | Yes | ||
| Full-stack geofencing | Yes | No | ||
| Beacon detection | Yes | No | ||
| Full-stack trip tracking | Yes | No | ||
| Out-of-the-box place visit detection | Yes | No | ||
| Fraud detection | Yes | No | ||
| Advanced location analytics | Yes | No | ||
| Battle-tested integrations | Yes | No | ||
| Flexible tracking options | Yes | No | ||
| Advanced access controls, audit logs, and SSO | Yes | No | ||
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With hyper-accurate location tracking and geofencing SDKs,
cost-effective geocoding and maps APIs, and powerful dashboards,
Radar is the only truly all-in-one, enterprise-ready location platform.
Radar is the preferred location platform for forward-thinking
product, digital, and engineering teams.
See what Radar’s location and geofencing
solutions can do for your business.