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PositionStack vs Stadia Maps

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PositionStack

Maps

Free, developer-friendly geocoding API for forward and reverse geocoding with global coverage

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Stadia Maps

Maps

High-performance map tiles, routing, geocoding, and search APIs for developers with reliable

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Stadia Maps has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: PositionStack the free plan allows only 100 requests per month; Stadia Maps limited customization features compared to Mapbox
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 29 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which PositionStack and Stadia Maps actually diverge.

Attributes where PositionStack and Stadia Maps differ
AttributePositionStackStadia Maps
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, JavaScript
FoundedUnknown2016

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Maps).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in PositionStack

Nothing recorded that Stadia Maps does not also cover.

Only in Stadia Maps

Nothing recorded that PositionStack does not also cover.

Both cover

  • Core Functionality
  • User Interface

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

PositionStack

  • Forward geocoding addresses to coordinates via REST APInot Stadia Maps
  • Reverse geocoding coordinates to addressesnot Stadia Maps
  • Batch geocoding location data in a backend servicenot Stadia Maps

Stadia Maps

No use cases recorded yet. See the Stadia Maps review.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

PositionStack

  • The free plan allows only 100 requests per month
  • The free plan is a personal licence, so commercial use requires a paid plan
  • The free plan is rate limited, with an extended rate limit only from the Basic plan up
  • Requests beyond the monthly quota are billed as overage, at $0.0003996 per request on Basic
  • The lowest advertised rates require annual prepayment
  • Enterprise volumes are priced by quote with no published rate

Stadia Maps

  • Limited customization features compared to Mapbox
  • Relies entirely on OpenStreetMap data, inheriting its accuracy and coverage limitations
  • Smaller service with fewer community resources and support options compared to Google Maps or Mapbox
  • Limited real-time traffic data compared to larger mapping providers like Google Maps

Pricing, plan by plan

PositionStack

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the PositionStack review.

Stadia Maps

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Stadia Maps review.

Which should you pick?

Choose PositionStack if

Nothing in the data separates PositionStack from Stadia Maps on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

PositionStack review

Choose Stadia Maps if

  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, JavaScript.
Stadia Maps review

Questions people ask

Is PositionStack or Stadia Maps better?
Neither clearly leads. PositionStack starts at On request and Stadia Maps at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, PositionStack or Stadia Maps?
Stadia Maps has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for PositionStack and Free for Stadia Maps.
Does PositionStack or Stadia Maps run on more platforms?
PositionStack runs on Web. Stadia Maps runs on Web, JavaScript.
Can I use Stadia Maps for free?
Yes. Stadia Maps has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. PositionStack starts at On request.
What is PositionStack best used for?
PositionStack is most often used for forward geocoding addresses to coordinates via rest api, reverse geocoding coordinates to addresses, batch geocoding location data in a backend service. Of those, forward geocoding addresses to coordinates via rest api and reverse geocoding coordinates to addresses are not what Stadia Maps is typically brought in for.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

PositionStack: What annual billing discount does Positionstack offer?

Annual billing provides up to 15% discount compared to monthly billing total. For example, Basic annual is $8.99/month vs $9.99/month monthly, and Professional annual is $43.99/month vs $49.99/month monthly. Source: https://positionstack.com/pricing

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Stadia Maps: What is Stadia Maps' pricing model?

Stadia Maps uses a credits-based pricing model with fixed credit pools to prevent billing shock. Starter, Standard, and Professional plans are available, with a 14-day free trial for new accounts.

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PositionStack: How do Positionstack overage notifications work?

Positionstack sends alerts at 75%, 90%, and 100% of your monthly request allowance. Overages are calculated at month-end and charged according to each tier's per-request rate (e.g., Business tier: $0.00013332/request). Source: https://positionstack.com/pricing

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Stadia Maps: Does Stadia Maps have a free tier?

Yes, Stadia Maps offers a free tier for development, evaluation, and non-commercial use including academic applications.

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PositionStack: What payment methods does Positionstack accept?

Positionstack accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, Diner's Club for monthly billing. Enterprise customers may arrange bank transfers for their custom agreements. Source: https://positionstack.com/pricing

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Stadia Maps: What data does Stadia Maps use?

Stadia Maps builds on OpenStreetMap data, so the coverage and accuracy depend on OSM's crowdsourced contributors.

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PositionStack: Can I downgrade or cancel my Positionstack plan?

Downgrades take effect at your billing cycle end. Cancellations require contacting customer service. Uptime guarantee is 99.9% average over 12 months. Source: https://positionstack.com/pricing

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