GeoDB Cities Alternative — Simpler, More Affordable Cities API
GeoDB Cities is a solid database — but it's hosted on RapidAPI with complex rate limits, no exchange rates, and no IP geolocation. ApogeoAPI gives you the same 150K+ cities with a simpler REST API, live exchange rates, and IP geo — all in one.
Feature comparison
Side-by-side overview of what each API offers.
When to use GeoDB Cities
GeoDB Cities can work well if you're already in the RapidAPI ecosystem or need very specific geographic filtering options.
- —You're already integrated with RapidAPI's ecosystem
- —You need very specific geographic filtering options
- —You only need city/country/state data, nothing else
When to choose ApogeoAPI
Choose ApogeoAPI for a simpler API with more features, better pricing, and no dependency on RapidAPI's infrastructure.
- ✓You want a simpler REST API with no complex query syntax
- ✓You need exchange rates alongside geographic data
- ✓You need IP geolocation in the same subscription
- ✓You want predictable pricing without RapidAPI overhead
Common questions
Does ApogeoAPI have as many cities as GeoDB?
Yes. ApogeoAPI includes 150K+ cities with coordinates, timezone, and state/country references — the same coverage as GeoDB Cities. The data is sourced from GeoNames and kept in sync.
Is ApogeoAPI cheaper than GeoDB Cities?
GeoDB Cities on RapidAPI gets expensive quickly for production usage. ApogeoAPI's Basic plan at $19/month includes 15,000 requests covering countries, states, cities, exchange rates, and IP geolocation — no per-call pricing surprises.
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150K+ cities, exchange rates, and IP geolocation — one simple API. No credit card required.