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2026-04-22

How to Get Google Maps Data: 2 Methods (Web UI & API)

The Problem: Manual Google Maps Data Collection Is Killing Your Time

You need business leads from Google Maps. Restaurants in Miami. Dental clinics in Los Angeles. Real estate agents in Austin. The data is right there on Google Maps—but extracting it manually is a nightmare.

Here's what manual collection looks like:

  • Open Google Maps
  • Search for your target category
  • Scroll through hundreds of listings
  • Copy names, phone numbers, addresses one by one
  • Paste into a spreadsheet
  • Repeat for each location

For 500 leads? That's 25-30 hours of pure, repetitive work. For 5,000 leads? You're looking at weeks.

There's a better way. BasedonBusiness lets you extract thousands of Google Maps business listings in seconds—without touching a single listing manually.

What Is Google Maps Data?

Google Maps hosts millions of verified business listings. Each listing contains:

  • Business name and category
  • Full address and phone number
  • Website and social profiles
  • Rating and review count
  • Operating hours
  • Price level ($-$$$$)
  • Business status (open, closed, etc.)
  • GPS coordinates (latitude/longitude)

This data is publicly available. Google doesn't restrict you from accessing it. The challenge is extracting it at scale.

BasedonBusiness does exactly that—it transforms Google Maps into structured business data you can use for lead generation, market research, competitive analysis, and more.

Method 1: Web UI (For Non-Technical Users)

The easiest way to get Google Maps data is through BasedonBusiness's web interface. No coding required.

Step 1: Sign Up (Get 50 Free Credits)

  1. Visit basedonb.com
  2. Click "Get Started Free"
  3. Create an account (email, password)
  4. You'll instantly receive 50 free credits (enough for 50 business leads)

Step 2: Create a New Scrape

  1. Log in to your dashboard
  2. Click "New Scrape"
  3. Fill in the form:

| Field | Example | Notes | |-------|---------|-------| | Search Query | "restaurants" or "dental clinics" | What type of business are you looking for? | | Country | United States | Required | | State | California | Optional (leave blank to search entire country) | | City | Los Angeles | Optional (leave blank for statewide search) | | Target Leads | 500 | How many businesses do you want? Max: 5,000 |

Step 3: Review Your Results

Once submitted, BasedonBusiness searches Google Maps for all matching listings. Depending on your query:

  • Fast (under 30 seconds): Cached results from previous searches
  • Slower (2-10 minutes): Fresh scrape if results haven't been cached

You'll see:

  • Total businesses found
  • Credits charged (1 credit = 1 lead)
  • Data preview

Step 4: Export Your Data

Download results in your preferred format:

  • CSV — Open in Excel or Google Sheets
  • Excel (.xlsx) — Formatted spreadsheet with headers
  • JSON — Use for programmatic workflows
  • Webhook — Real-time delivery to Zapier, Make.com, or your app

Real Numbers: What Does This Cost?

| Scenario | Leads | Credits | Cost | |----------|-------|---------|------| | Small test | 100 leads | 100 credits | $5-10 (varies by package) | | Medium campaign | 1,000 leads | 1,000 credits | $40-50 | | Large batch | 5,000 leads | 5,000 credits | $150-200 |

New accounts get 50 free leads to test. Perfect for trying it out risk-free.

Method 2: REST API (For Developers)

If you're building automation or integrating into your app, the REST API gives you programmatic access to all Google Maps data extraction.

API Overview

| Feature | Details | |---------|---------| | Base URL | https://api.basedonb.com/api/v1 | | Authentication | API Key (in Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY header) | | Response Format | JSON | | Rate Limit | Unlimited (scaled by credit balance) |

Step 1: Get Your API Key

  1. Log in to BasedonBusiness
  2. Go to Settings → API Keys
  3. Click "Generate New Key"
  4. Copy the key (save it securely, you can't view it again)

Step 2: Submit a Scrape Request

Use POST /v1/scrapes to start a new extraction:

curl -X POST https://api.basedonb.com/api/v1/scrapes \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "query": "restaurants",
    "country": "United States",
    "state": "California",
    "city": "Los Angeles",
    "target_leads": 500
  }'

Response (202 Accepted):

{
  "id": "scrape_abc123xyz789",
  "query": "restaurants",
  "country": "United States",
  "state": "California",
  "city": "Los Angeles",
  "target_leads": 500,
  "status": "queued",
  "created_at": "2026-04-22T10:15:00Z"
}

Save the id — you'll use it to check status and retrieve results.

Step 3: Check Scrape Status

Poll the status with GET /v1/scrapes/{id}:

curl -X GET https://api.basedonb.com/api/v1/scrapes/scrape_abc123xyz789 \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"

Response:

{
  "id": "scrape_abc123xyz789",
  "status": "completed",
  "leads_found": 487,
  "credits_charged": 487,
  "completed_at": "2026-04-22T10:18:45Z"
}

Possible statuses:

  • queued — Waiting to start
  • running — Currently scraping
  • completed — Done, results ready
  • failed — Error during scrape

Step 4: Retrieve Results

Once status is completed, fetch the data with GET /v1/scrapes/{id}/results:

curl -X GET https://api.basedonb.com/api/v1/scrapes/scrape_abc123xyz789/results \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"

Response (JSON array):

[
  {
    "title": "Olive Garden Italian Restaurant",
    "category": "Italian Restaurant",
    "address": "123 Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90001",
    "phone": "+1-323-555-0100",
    "website": "https://www.olivegarden.com",
    "rating": 4.2,
    "reviews_count": 1250,
    "latitude": 34.0522,
    "longitude": -118.2437,
    "price_level": "$$",
    "business_status": "OPERATIONAL",
    "opening_hours": {
      "Monday": "11:00-22:00",
      "Tuesday": "11:00-22:00",
      "Wednesday": "11:00-22:00",
      "Thursday": "11:00-22:00",
      "Friday": "11:00-23:00",
      "Saturday": "11:00-23:00",
      "Sunday": "11:00-22:00"
    }
  },
  {
    "title": "Mario's Pizza",
    "category": "Pizza Restaurant",
    "address": "456 Oak Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90002",
    "phone": "+1-213-555-0200",
    "website": "https://www.mariospizza.com",
    "rating": 4.7,
    "reviews_count": 892,
    "latitude": 34.0630,
    "longitude": -118.2436,
    "price_level": "$",
    "business_status": "OPERATIONAL"
  }
]

Each result includes all publicly available data from the Google Maps listing.

Real-Time Results with Webhooks

For large scrapes, polling isn't ideal. Use webhooks for real-time notification:

Register webhook endpoint:

curl -X POST https://api.basedonb.com/api/v1/webhooks \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "url": "https://yourapp.com/webhooks/scrape-done",
    "events": ["scrape.done"]
  }'

BasedonBusiness will POST to your endpoint when scrapes complete:

{
  "event": "scrape.done",
  "scrape_id": "scrape_abc123xyz789",
  "query": "restaurants",
  "city": "Los Angeles",
  "leads_found": 487,
  "credits_charged": 487
}

Automate with Zapier or Make.com

Connect BasedonBusiness webhooks to automation platforms:

  • Zapier: 6,000+ integrations (HubSpot, Pipedrive, Notion, Google Sheets, Slack)
  • Make.com: Visual workflows for complex multi-step automation

Example workflow:

  1. BasedonBusiness scrape completes
  2. Webhook triggers Zapier
  3. Zapier adds leads to Google Sheets
  4. Zapier sends Slack notification
  5. Zapier routes high-rated businesses to HubSpot

No coding required.

Real-World Use Cases

Use Case 1: Lead Generation for B2B Sales

Scenario: Your agency sells email marketing software to e-commerce companies.

Solution:

  1. Search: "e-commerce businesses" in major US cities
  2. Extract 2,000 leads with contact info
  3. Import into HubSpot via CSV
  4. Run cold email campaign targeting their pain points

Result: 50+ qualified meetings per month at $3-5 cost per lead.

Use Case 2: Market Research & Competitive Analysis

Scenario: You're opening a new restaurant and want to understand the local competitive landscape.

Solution:

  1. Search: "restaurants" in your target neighborhood
  2. Extract 300 competitors' names, ratings, hours, prices
  3. Analyze pricing patterns, popular cuisines, service hours
  4. Identify underserved market niches

Result: Data-driven decision on location, menu pricing, and hours.

Use Case 3: Local SEO & Business Aggregation

Scenario: You operate a business directory or review site.

Solution:

  1. Search: Different business categories (plumbers, dentists, car washes) across regions
  2. Extract listings weekly for freshness
  3. Import into your database with enriched data
  4. Serve in your directory/marketplace

Result: Always-updated business data without manual maintenance.

Use Case 4: Influencer & Partnership Prospecting

Scenario: Your brand sells fitness equipment and wants to partner with local gyms.

Solution:

  1. Search: "gyms" and "fitness studios" nationwide
  2. Extract 5,000 prospects with phone and website
  3. Outreach to decision-makers via phone/email
  4. Track partnership deals

Result: Nationwide B2B outreach at scale.

Pricing & Credit System

BasedonBusiness operates on a simple credit model:

  • 1 Credit = 1 Lead
  • No subscriptions — Pay only for what you use
  • Credits never expire — Use them anytime
  • Flexible packages — Buy 100, 1,000, or 5,000 credits
  • Free trial — 50 free credits just for signing up

Example pricing:

  • 100 credits = ~$5-7
  • 1,000 credits = ~$40-50
  • 5,000 credits = ~$150-200

Compared to manual labor (25 hours × $20/hour = $500), even premium credit packages save massive time and money.

Getting Started in 5 Minutes

Option A: Quick Start (Web UI)

  1. Go to basedonb.com
  2. Click "Get Started Free"
  3. Search for any business category
  4. Download results as CSV
  5. Done!

Option B: Developer Integration (API)

  1. Sign up for API key
  2. Copy the curl example above
  3. Replace with your search query
  4. Parse JSON results
  5. Integrate into your app

Both approaches use the same underlying Google Maps data extraction. Choose based on your technical comfort level.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is this legal? Will Google block me?

A: Yes, it's legal. BasedonBusiness extracts only publicly available information from Google Maps. This is permitted under data protection laws like GDPR and CCPA. Google doesn't restrict you from accessing public data. However, terms of service do apply—always review them and use data responsibly.

Q: How accurate is the data?

A: Data is as accurate as Google Maps listings. Businesses control their own Google profiles, so currency is generally high. Phone numbers, addresses, and websites are verified by Google. Ratings and reviews are real user data. You'll occasionally find duplicates or outdated info—this is inherent to Google Maps, not BasedonBusiness.

Q: Can I get more than 5,000 leads per scrape?

A: No, the max per single request is 5,000. For larger batches, submit multiple scrapes (query across different regions/categories) or contact support for enterprise solutions.

Q: What formats are available for export?

A: CSV, Excel (.xlsx), JSON (via API), and real-time delivery via webhooks to Zapier, Make.com, or any custom webhook endpoint.

Q: Do credits expire?

A: No. Credits are stored in your account indefinitely. Use them whenever you're ready.

Q: Can I cancel a scrape in progress?

A: Yes. If status is queued or running, use POST /v1/scrapes/{id}/cancel to stop it. You won't be charged for cancelled scrapes.

Start Extracting Google Maps Data Today

You now understand two powerful ways to get Google Maps business data:

  1. Web UI — For quick, zero-code extraction
  2. REST API — For developers and automation

Both methods use the same underlying scraper, so you get identical, high-quality data either way.

Take action:

Stop wasting hours on manual research. Start extracting thousands of verified Google Maps leads in minutes.