Google Maps Dataset API
Business listings, reviews, ratings, and location data from Google Maps for local market intelligence.
Available Data
Here's what you can extract from Google Maps using AlterLab:
Business Use Cases
How businesses use Google Maps data to make better decisions:
- Local market research for expansion planning
- Lead generation from business directories
- Competitor location analysis
- Customer sentiment monitoring
How It Works
Search Google Maps for your target businesses
Provide a Google Maps search URL for a business category and location (e.g., maps.google.com/?q=dentist+chicago+il). AlterLab accepts any Maps search or individual business listing URL.
AlterLab renders the map and extracts listings
Google Maps loads business data dynamically as users browse the map. AlterLab renders the full Maps interface, captures all visible business listings with their details, ratings, and contact information.
Get a structured local business dataset
Receive business names, addresses, phone numbers, websites, star ratings, review counts, and operating hours — all in structured format suitable for CRM import, lead lists, or market analysis.
Key Insight
Google Maps is the most comprehensive and up-to-date local business directory available. Business owners update their listings directly through Google Business Profile, making the data more current than traditional directories like Yellow Pages. For local market research, Google Maps data is typically 3-6 months more current than other sources.
Data Freshness
Business details (hours, phone, address) change infrequently — monthly collection is sufficient. Review counts and star ratings change more often — weekly collection captures meaningful trends.
Quick Start
POST https://alterlab.io/api/v1/scrape
X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY
{
"url": "https://google.com/maps/...",
"advanced": { "render_js": true }
}Need an API key? — no credit card required. 5,000 requests included.
Pricing at Scale
AlterLab uses pay-as-you-go pricing — no monthly minimums, no contracts. Balance never expires.
| Volume | Static pages | JS-rendered pages |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000 requests | $0.20 | $2.00 |
| 10,000 requests | $2.00 | $20.00 |
| 100,000 requests | $20.00 | $200.00 |
| 1,000,000 requests | $200.00 | $2,000.00 |
Static pages: $0.0002/request · JavaScript-rendered pages (like Google Maps): $0.002/request · First 5,000 requests free. Full pricing details →
Frequently Asked Questions
What business data can I get from Google Maps?
You can extract publicly listed business information including names, addresses, phone numbers, websites, ratings, review counts, operating hours, and business categories.
Can I use this for lead generation?
Yes. Many businesses use AlterLab to build targeted lead lists from Google Maps data, filtering by location, business category, and rating to find relevant prospects.
How accurate is the location data?
AlterLab extracts data directly from the live Google Maps page, so you get the same information that any visitor would see — including the most recent updates from business owners.
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Responsible Use
AlterLab is designed for extracting publicly available data. Always review the terms of service for any website you access, respect robots.txt directives, and ensure your use case complies with applicable laws in your jurisdiction.
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