# googlemaps (google-maps-services-python)

> Updated 2026-09-03 · type: tool · category: seo-research · status: active · rev 1

~5000 stars; complements google-maps-scraper (unofficial fallback); Official Google Maps Platform Python client (Geocoding, Places, Directions, Distance…

- Open source: yes (Apache-2.0)
- Self-hostable: yes
- Pricing model: free
- Best for: Python developers building applications that need Google Maps geocoding, directions, and related services.
- Last verified: 2026-09-04

- **Canonical:** https://gtmstacker.com/registry/tool/googlemaps-google-maps-services-python/
- **Source:** [github · github.com/googlemaps](https://github.com/googlemaps/google-maps-services-python)
- **Tags:** seo-research, maps-local-reviews
- **Repository:** https://github.com/googlemaps/google-maps-services-python

## Is googlemaps (google-maps-services-python) open source?

Yes — Apache-2.0-licensed.

## How much does googlemaps (google-maps-services-python) cost?

It is free to use.

## Can I self-host googlemaps (google-maps-services-python)?

Yes — it can be self-hosted.


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~5000 stars; complements google-maps-scraper (unofficial fallback); Official Google Maps Platform Python client (Geocoding, Places, Directions, Distance Matrix). Auth via API key. Sanctioned; no ToS risk; billed per request.