Free Google Places API Alternative: 37 Business Categories, No API Key

Google Places API removed its free tier in February 2025. The new pricing starts at ~$275/month for 100K calls. If you need basic business/POI data and don't need Google's reviews or photos, here's a free alternative. BizData API A REST API wrapping OpenStreetMap's Overpass API. Free, no API key, no signup. curl "https://bizdata-web.vercel.app/api/businesses?location=Paris&category=cafe&limit=3" Returns structured JSON with name, address, phone, website, email, coordinates, and opening h