Maps API · pricing · Updated October 2026
Google Maps Platform pricing (2026)
Google Maps Platform starts at $100/mo (Starter) as checked on 2026-10-12, read from Google Maps Platform's own pricing page; 4 plans. Best for Consumer apps needing the widest global POI coverage. Every figure below links to its source and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Entry price: $100/mo (Starter)
- Free tier: No
- Compliance: HIPAA No · SOC 2 — · GDPR Yes
- Best for: Consumer apps needing the widest global POI coverage; Enterprises already on Google Cloud; LLM/AI applications needing grounded location data; Delivery, fleet, and logistics at scale; Real estate and solar/urban planning use cases
As of · every figure below links to its source
Google Maps Platform plans & pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $100 | — | Flat monthly | 50,000 monthly API calls included. Covers Dynamic Maps and Geocoding APIs. New customers receive $300 trial credit. Savings up to $180 vs. pay-as-you-go. | mapsplatform.google.com |
| Essentials | $275 | — | Flat monthly | 100,000 monthly API calls included. Covers Geocoding, Autocomplete, Geolocation, Place Details, Maps SDK, Static Maps, Street View, Routes APIs, Air Quality, Solar, Weather. Pay-as-you-go free tier: 10,000 free calls per SKU per month (when not on subscription). Volume discounts start at 20% above 100K monthly requests. | mapsplatform.google.com |
| Pro | $1200 | — | Flat monthly | 250,000 monthly API calls included. All Essentials features plus Address Validation Pro, Places Aggregate API, Nearby Search Pro, Text Search Pro, Immersive Maps, Aerial View, Dynamic Street View, Elevation, Roads APIs, Route Optimization, Pollen. Savings up to $5,000 vs. pay-as-you-go. | mapsplatform.google.com |
| Enterprise | not priced monthly | — | Custom / quote | Custom monthly call limits, maximum feature set, full customization. Contact sales required. | mapsplatform.google.com |
Last verified 2026-10-12. Official pricing page https://mapsplatform.google.com/pricing/ fetched 2026-06-14. Subscription plan costs ($100/$275/$1,200/month) and included call counts (50K/100K/250K) confirmed directly. Enterprise is contact-sales only. Pay-as-you-go free tiers (10K/5K/1K per SKU per month) also confirmed.
Price changes
Price on record
$100/moFirst on record 2026-06-27
A new dated entry is stamped here each time the price moves — the record builds itself.
Tracked since June 2026. No change record has cleared two sources yet, so nothing is published on the wire.
Capabilities
Integrations: Google Cloud / Vertex AI, BigQuery, Gemini AI, Earth Engine, Android SDK, iOS SDK, JavaScript / Web, Flutter, Unity, Unreal Engine.
Key features: Photorealistic 3D Maps and tiles; Street View (dynamic and static); Geocoding and Address Validation; Places with AI-powered summaries (Gemini); Real-time traffic routing (Routes API); Solar, Air Quality, and Weather APIs; Population Dynamics and Places Insights via BigQuery; Maps Agentic UI Toolkit for LLM grounding with 250M+ places.
Plan limits: No permanent $0 plan — pay-as-you-go SKU free tiers (up to 10K calls/SKU/month) require a billing account and credit card; Starter plan capped at 50K calls/month before overages; $300 new-customer trial credit, not a forever-free tier; Street View, Aerial View, and Route Optimization only on Pro ($1,200/month) or higher.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Google Maps Platform cost?
Google Maps Platform starts at $100/mo (Starter); it has 4 published plans. Verified 2026-10-12.
What are cheaper alternatives to Google Maps Platform?
Cheaper maps API than Google Maps Platform (entry $100/mo) include MapTiler at $30/mo, LocationIQ at $45/mo, Mapbox at $50/mo. Verified 2026-10-12.
Does Google Maps Platform support HIPAA?
No — Google Maps Platform's public pages state no HIPAA support. Its public pages also state GDPR compliance.
Does Google Maps Platform have a free plan?
No — Google Maps Platform publishes no free tier.
Google Maps Platform vs alternatives
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Cheaper maps API alternatives
- Geoapify from $59/mo
- Mapbox from $50/mo
- LocationIQ from $45/mo
- MapTiler from $30/mo
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