No API key required

Find businesses anywhere.

37 categories. Global coverage.

Free REST API powered by OpenStreetMap. Get names, addresses, phone numbers, websites, emails, and coordinates for businesses in any city.

Request Copy

Find restaurants in Stockholm

curl "/api/businesses?
location=Stockholm&category=restaurant&limit=3"

Response

{ "total": 186, "location_resolved": "Stockholm, Sweden", "businesses": [ { "name": "AG", "category": "restaurant", "address": "Kronobergsgatan 37, Stockholm", "phone": "+46 8 410 681 00", "website": "https://restaurangag.se", "lat": 59.3323, "lon": 18.0389, "opening_hours": "Mo-Sa 17:00-23:00" }, // ... 185 more ] }

Why switch from Google Places?

BizData API	Google Places API	Geoapify
Price	Free	$275/mo minimum (since Feb 2025)	Free tier, then $0.40/1K
API Key	Not required	Required + billing account	Required
Data source	OpenStreetMap (open data)	Proprietary	OpenStreetMap + proprietary
MCP server	Built-in	No	No
Reviews/photos	Not available	Yes	Limited

Endpoints

GET/api/businesses

Find businesses by location and category. Returns contact info, coordinates, and opening hours.

location *	City or address, e.g. "London"
category *	Business type, e.g. "restaurant"
radius_km	Search radius (default: 5)
limit	Max results (default: 50, max: 500)

GET/api/count

Count businesses by category. Useful for market research and comparing locations.

location *	City or address
categories	Comma-separated list (default: all)
radius_km	Search radius (default: 5)

GET/api/categories

List all 37 available business categories.

Categories

accountant bakery bank bar beauty bookstore cafe car_dealer car_repair cinema clothing coworking dentist doctor electronics florist furniture gallery gas_station guest_house gym hairdresser hospital hostel hotel insurance lawyer museum parking pet_shop pharmacy real_estate restaurant school supermarket theatre university

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Result

MCP Server

Use BizData directly from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible AI tool. Add this to your MCP config:

MCP ConfigCopy

{ "mcpServers": { "bizdata": { "url": "/api/mcp" } } }

Then ask your AI: "Find all dentists within 3km of Berlin Mitte" — it returns structured data directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a free alternative to Google Places API?

Yes. BizData API is a free REST API that provides business data for 37 categories worldwide using OpenStreetMap. No API key, no signup, no billing account required. Google Places API removed its free tier in February 2025, now requiring a minimum $275/month commitment.

How can I get business data without an API key?

Make a GET request to /api/businesses?location=London&category=restaurant — no API key or authentication needed. The API returns structured JSON with names, addresses, phone numbers, websites, coordinates, and opening hours.

What data does each business result include?

Each result includes: name, category, full address, phone number, website URL, email, latitude/longitude coordinates, opening hours, and OpenStreetMap ID. Data completeness varies by region — European cities typically have 50-70% field coverage, while US/UK cities average 20-40%.

How does BizData compare to Google Places and Geoapify?

BizData is completely free with no rate limits. Google Places costs $275+/month. Geoapify offers 3,000 free requests/day then $0.40/1K. BizData also includes a built-in MCP server for AI tool integration, which neither Google Places nor Geoapify offer.

What is an MCP server and how do I use it with AI tools?

MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open standard that lets AI assistants like Claude and Cursor access external data. Add BizData's MCP endpoint to your tool's config and ask natural language questions like "Find dentists near Berlin Mitte" to get structured business data in your AI workflow.

Where does the business data come from?

BizData uses OpenStreetMap (OSM), the world's largest open-source geographic database with over 10 million contributors. OSM data is free, licensed under ODbL, and covers businesses globally. Data quality is strongest in Europe (Scandinavia, Germany, France) and varies by region.

Explore Business Data by City

Browse business data for popular cities. Each page shows live data from the BizData API — restaurants, cafes, hotels, and more.

Paris London Berlin Stockholm Amsterdam Barcelona Rome Vienna Copenhagen Prague Lisbon Munich Tokyo New York Sydney

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Use Cases

Lead Generation

Build targeted lead lists by searching for businesses in specific locations and categories. Export names, phone numbers, websites, and emails for outreach campaigns.

Market Research

Use the /api/count endpoint to compare business density across cities. Understand competitive landscapes and find underserved markets before expanding.

AI Agent Tools

Connect BizData as an MCP server to give your AI agents real-time access to business data. Build agents that can answer location-based questions with structured data.

Location Apps

Power store locators, travel guides, or directory apps with free business data. No usage fees, no API key management, no vendor lock-in.