Location & Geospatial Data Tools Compared
ApifyForge compared 3 location and geospatial actors for geocoding, POI extraction, and local business search from OpenStreetMap and Google Maps. Each comparison includes per-query pricing, 30-day success rates, and feature matrices.
Compared on ApifyForge | Last updated | Metrics refreshed from the Apify Store API
Quick verdict
ApifyForge analyzed 3 actors across pricing, 30-day reliability, and usage data from the Apify Store API. Best value: Nominatim Address Geocoder at $0.001/location-geocoded. 3 actors compared across pricing and feature coverage.
| Actor | Price | Success Rate | Users (30d) | Runs (30d) | Key Features |
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| Nominatim Address Geocoder | $0.001/location-geocoded | N/A | — | — |
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| OpenStreetMap POI Search | $0.001/poi-fetched | N/A | — | — |
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| Google Maps Lead Extractor with Website Email Enrichment | $0.03/business-extracted | N/A | — | — |
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Feature comparison
| Feature | Nominatim Address Geocoder | OpenStreetMap POI Search | Google Maps Lead Extractor with Website Email Enrichment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geocoding | ✓ | — | — |
| POI search | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Contact extraction | — | — | ✓ |
| Location-based search | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Batch processing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free/open data | ✓ | ✓ | — |
Winner by scenario
| Scenario | Winner | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest cost | Nominatim Address Geocoder | $0.001/location-geocoded |
| Most popular | Nominatim Address Geocoder | Top pick |
Which one should you use?
Address to coordinate conversion (and reverse). Best for geocoding address lists and location data enrichment.
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap. Best for finding businesses, landmarks, and facilities by location.
Google Maps business search with contact extraction. Best for finding local businesses with emails and phones.
How ApifyForge compares actors
ApifyForge sources all comparison data from the Apify Store API. Live metrics are pulled for every actor listed, and side-by-side rankings are computed automatically.
- Metrics tracked: success rate (succeeded vs. failed runs over 30 days), total runs, active user count, pay-per-event pricing, and run volume trends.
- Update cadence: scores are refreshed automatically, so numbers reflect recent Apify platform activity.
- Limitations: comparisons reflect publicly available Apify Store metrics only. Actual performance may vary by use case, input complexity, proxy configuration, and target site behavior. Running your own test jobs before committing to a workflow is recommended.
Frequently asked questions
Which location & geospatial data tools actor should I use?
Nominatim Address Geocoder: Address to coordinate conversion (and reverse). Best for geocoding address lists and location data enrichment. OpenStreetMap POI Search: Points of interest from OpenStreetMap. Best for finding businesses, landmarks, and facilities by location. Google Maps Lead Extractor with Website Email Enrichment: Google Maps business search with contact extraction. Best for finding local businesses with emails and phones.
How do these actors compare on pricing?
Nominatim Address Geocoder: $0.001/location-geocoded. OpenStreetMap POI Search: $0.001/poi-fetched. Google Maps Lead Extractor with Website Email Enrichment: $0.03/business-extracted. Prices are pay-per-event on the Apify platform — you only pay for what you use.
Can I try all 3 actors before choosing?
Yes. All 3 actors on the Apify platform include a free tier. You can run test jobs with each actor on ApifyForge and compare real output before committing to one.
Where does ApifyForge get its comparison data?
ApifyForge sources all comparison metrics from the Apify Store API. Pricing, 30-day success rates, run counts, and user counts are pulled directly from the platform and refreshed at build time.
What is ApifyForge?
ApifyForge is a platform for discovering and comparing 300+ Apify web scraping actors. It provides real-time pricing data, reliability scores, and side-by-side feature comparisons across 20 categories including lead generation, contact scraping, and compliance screening.
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