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Google Maps vs HERE Maps Pricing

Pricing compared · Updated Mar 4, 2026

Google Maps HERE Maps

Pricing Breakdown

MetricGoogle MapsHERE Maps
Per Request$0.00500$0.00100
Per 1K Requests$5.00$1.00
Free Quota/mo40,00030,000

What You'd Actually Pay

Monthly cost at 4 usage levels -- from hobby project to production

Usage TierGoogle MapsHERE MapsSavings
Hobby
1K requests/mo
<$0.01/mo<$0.01/mo—
Startup
10K requests/mo
<$0.01/mo<$0.01/mo—
Scale
100K requests/mo
$300.00/mo$70.00/moHERE Maps saves $230.00/mo
Enterprise
1M requests/mo
$4,800.00/mo$970.00/moHERE Maps saves $3,830.00/mo

Free Tiers

Google Maps

$200/month free credit (~28K-100K requests depending on API). No charge until credit exceeded

Free tier available

HERE Maps

30K free transactions/month across most APIs. No credit card required

Free tier available

FAQ

Which is cheaper, Google Maps or HERE Maps?▾
Depends on how much you use. At hobby scale they're often close, but the gap widens fast. Scroll up to "What You'd Actually Pay" to see costs at 4 usage levels.
Does Google Maps or HERE Maps have a free tier?▾
Yes, both Google Maps and HERE Maps have free tiers. Check the breakdown above to see what's included in each.
How does Google Maps pricing compare to HERE Maps?▾
We pull prices directly from both sites daily and break them down per-unit above. The cost calculator shows what you'd pay at your usage level -- from side project to production.

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