Category
Maps & Geocoding APIs pricing
Maps & Geocoding APIs cover forward/reverse geocoding, map tiles, routing, and places data. The market splits into heavyweight incumbents with global proprietary map data and enterprise SLAs (Google, HERE, TomTom), a developer-favorite challenger straddling design tooling and data (Mapbox), and lean geocoding-first specialists that win on price, self-serve signup, and transparent free tiers (Geoapify, OpenCage, Radar). Compare on documentation/DX quality, published reliability/SLA, breadth of official SDKs, and how fast a developer or AI agent can get a working key without a sales call. Pricing has shifted in 2025-2026: Google dropped its pooled $200 credit for per-SKU free caps, while TomTom and HERE adjusted rates upward.
| API | Billed by | Free tier | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
 Google Maps Platform Maps & Geocoding APIs | Per 1k requests (per-SKU) | Free tier or trial | Jun 27, 2026 |
 Mapbox Maps & Geocoding APIs | Per 1k req / MAU-based | Free tier or trial | Jun 27, 2026 |
 HERE Maps & Geocoding APIs | Per 1k req / transactions | Free tier or trial | Jun 27, 2026 |
 TomTom Maps & Geocoding APIs | Per 1k req (tile/non-tile) | Free tier or trial | Jun 27, 2026 |
 Radar Maps & Geocoding APIs | Per 1k req | Free tier or trial | Jun 27, 2026 |
 Foursquare Places Maps & Geocoding APIs | Per call (volume-based) | Free tier or trial | Jun 27, 2026 |
 OpenCage Maps & Geocoding APIs | Per day req tier (subscription) | Free tier or trial | Jun 27, 2026 |
 Geoapify Maps & Geocoding APIs | Per credit (per req) | Free tier or trial | Jun 27, 2026 |