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Google Maps MCP Server vs SerpApi
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18 Google Maps tools for AI agents — geocode, search, directions, weather, and more.
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Neither has been reviewed yet, so the comparison rests on the scan and the public usage numbers. Both score close on the safety scan (83 and 88 out of 100). SerpApi is hosted and callable through the gateway; Google Maps MCP Server runs on your own machine.
| Google Maps MCP Server | SerpApi | |
|---|---|---|
| User rating | No reviews yet | No reviews yet |
| Safety grade | B83/100 | A88/100 |
| Adoption | Established | Growing |
| GitHub stars | 460 | 171 |
| Downloads / week | 2.8k | – |
| Runs where | Your machine (local) | Hosted (remote) |
| Gateway-ready | No | Yes |
| Tools | — | — |
| Write actions | — | — |
| Price per call | Free | Free |
| Licence | MIT | MIT |
| Last release | 2026-09-16 | 2026-09-18 |
| Category | Web search | Web search |