Platform Pricing & API Costs - Google Maps Platform

Q: Can I use the Google Cloud Platform $300 no charge trial with Google Maps Platform?

Yes, you can (see Billing Account Credits ). For other credits, restrictions may apply (see Google Maps Platform Billing ).

Flexible pricing to meet your needs

Mix and match across 3 product categories and get started for free with up to 10K free* calls per product per month.

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Essentials

Integrate the most commonly used APIs into your applications with 10K free* calls per SKU per month.

Pro

Take it to the next level with advanced features to build more differentiated experiences with 5K free* calls per SKU per month.

Enterprise

Transform your business with maximum flexibility and control with 1K free* calls per SKU per month.

Price the right product combination

Pay as you go and unlock automatic volume discounts.

^† Denotes a Legacy Service SKU; for more information about legacy services, please refer to the corresponding section in the FAQ.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I learn more about the latest updates to Google Maps Platform?

Starting March 1, 2025, we have streamlined our offerings by organizing them into three easy-to-understand categories: Essentials, Pro, and Enterprise. We have also replaced the USD $200 monthly credit with free monthly calls per SKU across Essentials, Pro and Enterprise. Additionally, we are making more volume discounts available online. Please refer to the FAQs for more details on these changes.

Can I use the Google Cloud Platform $300 no charge trial with Google Maps Platform?

Yes, you can (see Billing Account Credits). For other credits, restrictions may apply (see Google Maps Platform Billing).

What is a request?

Requests can either be calls to the API, or load events of maps or panoramas. User interactions like zooming or panning are not charged. See Google Maps Platform Billing for more details.

How can I learn more about pricing per SKU after I have used the free monthly calls?

Detailed pricing information about all the SKUs is available in the Google Maps Platform core services pricing list.

Am I eligible for volume pricing discounts?

We’re now making it easier than ever to access volume discounts. By making more volume discounts available online, you will automatically see savings as your usage grows. Our online volume discounts will continue to start at 20% for usage above 100K monthly requests for most products, and now for some products you can see discounts up to 4x higher (or 80%) when your usage exceeds 5 million monthly calls.

Is there special pricing available for non-profits?

Google Maps Platform credits are available for eligible nonprofit, startup, crisis response, and news media organizations. Learn how to apply.

How can existing customers understand their bill and usage?

See Google Maps Platform Billing or look up your current usage in the Google Cloud Platform Console.

Which currencies are available?

All prices are shown in USD. The price will be converted to your local currency for billing. See a list of supported local currencies.

How do I get a Google Maps Platform API key?

Click the Get started button and complete the flow to get your API key. Your API key will work for any of the APIs in any of the products (Maps, Routes or Places) you've enabled. You can also get an API key using the Google Cloud Platform console.

How can I learn more about which SKUs are triggered by specific APIs?

Visit our documentation to learn more about our SKUs, including details like which SKUs are triggered by specific APIs.

What other use cases does Google Maps Platform support?

Please visit our API Picker for a list of the most common use cases, and to determine the best API for your use case.

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*Free usage refers to monthly calls available at no cost