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 and Start a 7-Day Trial

1. Visit basedonb.com
2. Click "Get Started Free"
3. Create an account and choose a monthly or yearly plan
4. Start the 7-day trial. Your card is charged when the subscription starts; cancel within 7 days for a refund of unused credits.

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?

Plan	Monthly Leads	Monthly Price	Approx. Cost per Lead
Basic	20,000	$39	$0.00195
Professional	40,000	$89	$0.00223
Agency	80,000	$189	$0.00236
Company	200,000	$489	$0.00245

Every plan includes published website emails, social profiles and website tech-stack enrichment. Credits refresh monthly and do not roll over.

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 under a cent per lead in data cost.

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.

Subscription Pricing and Monthly Credits

BasedonBusiness uses predictable monthly or yearly subscription plans:

• 1 credit = 1 lead
• 20,000 to 200,000 credits per month, depending on the plan
• Credits refresh monthly and do not roll over
• Published emails, social profiles and tech stack are included at no extra cost
• 7-day free trial on every plan; cancel within 7 days for a refund of unused credits
• Yearly billing saves about 15%

Plan prices work out to roughly $0.002 per lead, well under one cent. Compared with manual research (25 hours × $20/hour = $500), even the Basic plan saves substantial time and cost at useful volume.

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: There is no universal yes-or-no answer. The service works with public business listings and explicitly published website data, but public availability does not remove contractual, privacy or anti-spam obligations. Your lawful basis, purpose, retention, transparency and outreach rules depend on your jurisdiction and use case. Review the relevant terms and local law, and get legal advice for high-risk or large-scale use.

Q: How accurate is the data?

A: Core fields mirror what businesses and users publish on Google Maps, so accuracy depends on the source listing and can vary. Records may be outdated, incomplete or duplicated. Website enrichment adds only explicitly published data and records the email source page; it does not guess or independently guarantee deliverability.

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 unused credits roll over?

A: No. Credits are a monthly plan allowance. They refresh at the start of each billing month and unused credits do not roll over. You can upgrade at any time if you need more volume.

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:

• Start a 7-day free trial → Choose a plan
• Read API docs → Developer documentation
• Integrate with Zapier → Zapier integration guide
• Automate with Make.com → Make.com integration guide

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