MapRows: Google Sheets add-on to geocode addresses, reverse-geocode coordinates and calculate distances in bulk. Nominatim: Open-source geocoding with OpenStreetMap data.
| MapRows | Nominatim | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Geocoding, Routing & Location APIs | Geocoding, Routing & Location APIs |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Open source |
| Starts at | See website | Free |
| Free tier | — | — |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| Software licence | — | GPL-3.0 (software), ODbL (data) |
| API | — | Yes |
| Platforms | API, Linux | |
| Made by | — | — |
| Commercial use | Allowed | With conditions |
| Export / print images | Check terms | Allowed |
| Offline / caching | Check terms | Allowed |
| Visits from MapTools | 0 | 4 |
| Visit | Visit |
MapRows features
- Batch geocoding in Google Sheets
- Reverse geocoding
- Straight-line distance formula
- Driving, walking and cycling time (Pro)
- Map rows on a map
- OpenStreetMap data via Geoapify
Nominatim features
- Forward and reverse geocoding
- OpenStreetMap data
- Self-hostable
- Structured and free-form search
The public nominatim.openstreetmap.org instance allows at most 1 request per second and no bulk geocoding. Self-host for heavy or commercial workloads.
Nominatim alternativesSummary based on public information. Check each provider's current pricing and terms.