Maps API · true cost · Updated November 2026
The true cost of maps API
What you'll actually pay. Of the 8 maps API tools we track, 1 publish no self-serve price (quote-only), 2 price on a basis this column cannot carry, 3 charge usage overages. Here's every tool's entry price and its hidden-cost flags — each linked to its sourced record.
The hidden-cost picture
- No public price: 1 of 8 are quote-only (contact sales).
- Not priced monthly: 2 publish a figure on another basis — usage rates, non-USD, or annual-only.
- Usage overages: 3 charge for going over plan limits.
- Cheapest published: MapTiler from $30/mo.
- No overage or setup fee: LocationIQ, Geoapify, Google Maps Platform.
As of · re-verified with each catalog refresh
Maps API — entry price & hidden-cost flags
| Tool | Entry price | Usage overages | Setup fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| MapTiler | $30/mo | Yes | — |
| LocationIQ | $45/mo | — | — |
| Mapbox | $50/mo | Yes | — |
| Geoapify | $59/mo | — | — |
| Google Maps Platform | $100/mo | — | — |
| HERE Technologies | not priced monthly | Yes | — |
| Radar | quote-only | — | — |
| TomTom | quote-only | — | — |
Prices and fee terms re-verified with each catalog refresh. Last catalog update 2026-11-01. "Quote-only" means the vendor publishes no self-serve price.
Frequently asked questions
Does maps API have hidden fees?
Across the 8 maps API tools we track: 1 publish no self-serve price (quote-only), 2 price on a basis this column cannot carry, 3 charge usage overages. As of 2026-11-01.
What is the cheapest maps API with published pricing?
MapTiler, from $30/mo (note: usage overages apply). Verified 2026-11-01.
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