Cut your geocoding bill
Most of a geocoding bill is batch work and repeated addresses. Those are the calls that can move to a local file first, and they are charged the same as the ones that matter.
The bill at list prices
| Queries a month | Google Geocoding API | GridPin, per query |
|---|---|---|
| 10,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 100,000 | $450 | $0 |
| 500,000 | $2,050 | $0 |
| 1,000,000 | $3,550 | $0 |
| 5,000,000 | $9,550 | $0 |
| 10,000,000 | $11,450 | $0 |
Google Geocoding API, read November 7, 2026 (Google's page dated November 3, 2026). GridPin has no per-query fee: a free file per country, and paid plans for fresher data on the pricing section.
What to move first
- Batch jobs: a nightly CRM or order file. Geocode the CSV locally and pay for no row.
- Repeated addresses: ask the local file first, and send only what it marks
weakto your paid service. - Reverse lookups on tracks: a fleet tracker's points add up fast and rarely need a live service.
The move itself is one base URL: moving off the Google Geocoding API.