I have an ArcGIS Online subscription, however I continue to get an error similar to the one below when attempting to geocode a dbf of street addresses in ArcGIS for Desktop. I tried both 10.3 & 10.2.2.
ArcGIS Online subscription is required for geocoding the table of
addresses
I was able to geocode 11k addresses at one point yesterday, however I have only gotten this error in subsequent attempts – any ideas?
Best Answer
ArcGIS Online (AGOL) Geocoding is a paid service, requiring credits to use - 1,000 addresses for 40 credits. As GISGe points out, you can check the status of your subscription to see your balances. Assuming you have properly authenticated, and based on your comment of receiving an email, it appears the problem is you have exhausted your credits. Per the first link above, the cost for unlimited geocodes is 'Contact Us'. :)
As far as I know, AGOL geocoding has always been a paid service. It was and still is possible to geocode from within ArcGIS Desktop for free, no limit - but you have to use the right geocoder/locator/your own data. Note that some geocoding services were discontinued at the end of 2013 and replaced by AGOL services.
We have two very popular questions regarding geocoding services with a number of alternatives, both free and paid: