GeoGridAPI vs BrightLocal
BrightLocal is a complete local SEO suite: rank tracking, citations, listing audits, reviews and white label, billed per location. Its grid (Local Search Grid) is one module of that suite. GeoGridAPI only sells the map, per point, with no subscription.
Public prices checked on October 18, 2026 on the official pages (sources at the bottom). They may have changed since.
Choose GeoGridAPI if…
- You want a known price per map: 49 credits for a 7 × 7, no subscription.
- You have more than 5 keywords per listing, or one-off maps.
- You run maps over the API or from your AI assistant, from the first pack.
Choose BrightLocal if…
- You want all of local SEO in one place: citations, audits, reviews, reports.
- Your client reports must be white-labelled, on every plan.
- You track many locations with a few keywords each, weekly or monthly.
Point by point
| Criterion | GeoGridAPI | BrightLocal |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Credits paid once, no subscription | Subscription per location, whole suite included |
| Entry offer | €20 excl. VAT for 10,000 credits | 1 location: $41/month, or $369/year ($31/month) |
| Price of a map | 1 credit per point: 49 credits for a 7 × 7 | Not published: grid included in the plan |
| Keywords | No limit, one credit per point measured | 5 per grid report, up to 30 with paid add-ons |
| Grid sizes | Square 3 × 3 to 9 × 9 and 6 other shapes | 3 × 3 to 15 × 15; above 7 × 7, paid add-ons |
| Repeated maps | Weekly or monthly | Weekly or monthly |
| API | Included, maps paid in credits | Custom price |
| MCP server | Included: 13 tools, 6 prompts | Grow plan only ($65/month), with BrightLocal Labs |
| Trial | 500 free credits, no card required | 14 days, no card required |
| White label | No: PNG image and data to embed in your own tool | Included on all three plans |
What a map costs
| Offer | 7 × 7 map (49 points) | 3 × 3 map (9 points) |
|---|---|---|
| GeoGridAPI, €20 pack excl. VAT (10,000 credits) | €0.098 (≈ $0.110) | €0.018 (≈ $0.020) |
| GeoGridAPI, €400 pack excl. VAT (600,000 credits) | €0.033 (≈ $0.037) | €0.0060 (≈ $0.0068) |
| BrightLocal, Track 1 location ($31/month annual, $41 monthly) | Not published | Not published |
BrightLocal publishes no price per map or per point: the grid, with 5 keywords, is included in a subscription that covers the whole suite.
GeoGridAPI in euros excl. VAT, with the dollar equivalent (€1 = $1.1253, ECB reference rate of October 16, 2026). Competitors in dollars, as published. For a subscription, the plan is assumed fully used: half used, a map costs twice as much.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a map cost on BrightLocal?
It is not published. The grid is included in the Track, Manage and Grow plans (from $31/month per location, billed annually), with 5 keywords per report; keyword and larger-grid add-ons are bought in the app.
Does BrightLocal have an API for the grid?
Yes, its rank tracking API covers grid reports, but its price is custom. The MCP server is limited to the Grow plan.
Can I use both?
Yes: keep your local SEO suite and add on-demand maps over the API, for extra keywords or listings.
Try it on your listing
Your rank on 9 points, free and with no sign-up. Then 500 free credits when you sign up, no card required.