MapTools
MapRows
vs
Pelias

MapRows: Google Sheets add-on to geocode addresses, reverse-geocode coordinates and calculate distances in bulk. Pelias: Modular open-source geocoder for open data.

MapRowsPelias
CategoryGeocoding, Routing & Location APIsGeocoding, Routing & Location APIs
Pricing modelFreemiumOpen source
Starts atSee websiteFree
Free tier——
Open sourceNoYes
Software licence—MIT
API—Yes
PlatformsAPI, Linux
Made by——
Commercial useAllowedCheck terms
Export / print imagesCheck termsCheck terms
Offline / cachingCheck termsCheck terms
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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
MapRows alternatives

Pelias features

  • Autocomplete search
  • Reverse geocoding
  • Multiple open data sources
  • Self-hostable
Pelias alternatives

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