Show HN: Free Google Places API alternative using OpenStreetMap (no API key)

Category: api

Tags: openstreetmap, rest-api, business-data

Score: 4.7/10 (Innovation: 4, Technical: 5, Documentation: 6, Utility: 5)

BizData API is a free REST API that uses OpenStreetMap data to provide business listings, similar to Google Places, without requiring an API key. It offers endpoints for searching businesses by location and category, counting businesses, and listing categories, with additional MCP server support for AI tools. The project is interesting as a practical, no-cost alternative for developers needing business data.

Target audience: backend devs

Repository: https://bizdata-web.vercel.app

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