What is the best alternative to Google Maps Places?

The top-rated alternatives to Google Maps Places in the Developer Tools category include Google Contacts, Google Maps MCP Server, HasData Google Maps. These servers offer complementary or alternative capabilities depending on your deployment stack and authentication requirements.

How do Google Maps Places alternatives differ in installation and runtime?

Google Maps Places and its alternatives vary by runtime requirement (Node.js/npx, Python/uvx, Docker, or remote HTTP/SSE endpoints). Check the specification comparison table above to verify command requirements before installing.

Are alternatives to Google Maps Places free and open source?

Most MCP servers listed on AllMCPs are open source tools under MIT or Apache licenses that you can self-host or run locally with Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, or Windsurf.

How do I side-by-side compare Google Maps Places with a specific alternative?

Click the "Compare side-by-side →" button on any alternative card to see an in-depth comparison matrix covering feature lists, stars, npm downloads, install configurations, and schema specifications.

Best Alternatives to Google Maps Places (Developer Tools)

Server Name	Runtime	Auth	Pricing	GitHub Stars	Downloads	Action
Google Maps Places (Target)	Remote (SSE)	Free/None	Free	1	—	Current
Google Contacts	Remote (SSE)	Free/None	Free	3	—	Compare →
G Google Maps MCP Server	Remote (SSE)	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
HasData Google Maps	npx	Free/None	Free	6	—	Compare →
Parseflow	npx	Free/None	Free	2	—	Compare →
G Google Custom Search MCP	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
Codealive MCP	npx	Free/None	Free	89	—	Compare →
PraisonAI	npx	Free/None	Free	9,023	—	Compare →
Google Workspace MCP	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
Singapore Proxy MCP	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
Servicegraph	npx	Free/None	Free	62	—	Compare →
Labelhead Artist Momentum	npx	Free/None	Free	80,077	—	Compare →
That SEO Agent	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →