Paid API

Google Maps Platform

Google's maps, places, routes and 3D tiles APIs

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What is Google Maps Platform?

Google Maps Platform offers Google's basemaps, Places data, geocoding, routes and photorealistic 3D tiles through paid APIs and SDKs. It is the licensed way to use Google Maps inside commercial products.

Pricing is pay-as-you-go per API call with monthly free usage. The terms strictly limit caching, storing and offline use of Google content.

Key features

Maps JavaScript API and mobile SDKs
Places, Geocoding and Routes APIs
Photorealistic 3D Tiles
Map styling
Street View

Strengths

Best-known basemap and places data
Excellent global coverage

Limitations

No exporting or offline use of map content
Cannot mix Google content with non-Google maps
Pricing per SKU can add up

Pricing

Model: Paid
Starts at: See website
Free tier: Monthly free usage per API (see current pricing)

Prices change often. Check the official pricing page before you buy.

Licensing & map usage

Commercial usePaid plan

Export / print map imagesNot allowed

Offline use / cachingNot allowed

AttributionGoogle logo and data attribution must stay visible and unaltered.

Paying for the API grants online display rights, not download rights. Content may not be pre-fetched, stored or cached except where the terms allow, and offline use is prohibited. Place IDs may be stored. Google Maps content must not be shown on a non-Google map.

Summary only, not legal advice. The provider's current terms always apply.