MCP Google Map vs Osm Tagging Schema MCP
A side-by-side look at the MCP Google Map and Osm Tagging Schema MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose MCP Google Map for location services work as a local process; choose Osm Tagging Schema MCP for location services as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose MCP Google Map when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Location Services domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: API key required.
- You have the keys it needs:
GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY. - You want tools like
maps_search_nearby, maps_search_places, maps_place_details.
Choose Osm Tagging Schema MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Location Services domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Location Services | Location Services |
| Quality signal | 69/100 · Great | 45/100 · Fair |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | API key required | Not declared |
| Pricing | BYOK (pay the provider) | Not declared |
| Required env vars | GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 470 | 7 |
| Directory activity | 5 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 18 | Not listed |
| Full listing | View MCP Google Map | View Osm Tagging Schema MCP |
Tools & capabilities
MCP Google Map tools 18
maps_search_nearbyFind places near a location by type (restaurant, cafe, hotel, etc.). Supports filtering by radius, rating, and open status.maps_search_placesFree-text place search (e.g., "sushi restaurants in Tokyo"). Supports location bias, rating, open-now filters.maps_place_detailsGet full details for a place by its place_id — reviews, phone, website, hours. Optional `maxPhotos` param returns photo URLs.maps_geocodeConvert an address or landmark name into GPS coordinates.maps_reverse_geocodeConvert GPS coordinates into a street address.maps_distance_matrixCalculate travel distances and times between multiple origins and destinations. Driving mode supports `avoid_tolls` and `avoid_highways`.maps_directionsGet step-by-step navigation between two points with route details. Driving mode supports `avoid_tolls` and `avoid_highways`.maps_elevationGet elevation (meters above sea level) for geographic coordinates.maps_timezoneGet timezone ID, name, UTC/DST offsets, and local time for coordinates.maps_weatherGet current weather conditions or forecast — temperature, humidity, wind, UV, precipitation.maps_air_qualityGet air quality index, pollutant concentrations, and health recommendations by demographic group.maps_static_mapGenerate a map image with markers, paths, or routes — returned inline for the user to see directly.- +6 more on the listing page
Osm Tagging Schema MCP tools
No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
MCP Google Map
{
"mcpServers": {
"cablate-mcp-google-map": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@cablate/mcp-google-map"
],
"env": {
"GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY": "YOUR_GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Osm Tagging Schema MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"osm-tagging-schema-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@gander-tools/osm-tagging-schema-mcp"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
MCP Google Map is categorized under Location Services and uses a local stdio subprocess. Osm Tagging Schema MCP belongs to Location Services and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick MCP Google Map for location services work and Osm Tagging Schema MCP for location services.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.
MCP Google Map is bring-your-own-key: usage is billed by the API provider you supply a key for. Auth: api key required. Osm Tagging Schema MCP has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add cablate-mcp-google-map and osm-tagging-schema-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, MCP Google Map has a quality signal of 69/100 (Great) with 5 views, 0 installs and 470 GitHub stars. Osm Tagging Schema MCP has 45/100 (Fair) with 0 views, 0 installs and 7 GitHub stars.