Google Maps Platform Address Validation API
5.9#3 in apis data servicesWebAPI
VisitGoogle Maps Platform Address Validation API vs OpenCorporates
OpenCorporates
6.2#2 in apis data servicesFrom £2,250 a yearWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Google Maps Platform Address Validation API | OpenCorporates |
|---|---|---|
| API access | Requests use the Address Validation API over HTTP POST and require authentication; Google requires HTTPS for requests using API keys or containing user data. | Yes |
Google Maps Platform Address Validation API plans
- Address Validation Pro$17 a month
- Address Validation Enterprise$25 a month
OpenCorporates plans
- Essentials£2,250 a year
- Starter£6,600 a year
- Basic£12,000 a year
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick Google Maps Platform Address Validation API if…
This API suits developers who need to validate and standardize addresses in checkout or other workflows. It may fit teams handling US or Puerto Rico addresses that want optional USPS CASS processing, provided they account for country-level coverage differences and data policies.
Pick OpenCorporates if…
OpenCorporates suits teams that need company data for verification, investigations, risk management, or business discovery. Its free at-scale access is specifically available to investigative journalists, NGOs, universities, and anti-crime-and-corruption research groups.