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Maps & Geo APIs

Google Maps vs Mapbox Pricing

Pricing compared · Updated Mar 4, 2026

Google Maps Mapbox

Pricing Breakdown

MetricGoogle MapsMapbox
Per Request$0.00500$0.00500
Per 1K Requests$5.00$5.00
Free Quota/mo40,00050,000

What You'd Actually Pay

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

Usage TierGoogle MapsMapboxSavings
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$250.00/moMapbox saves $50.00/mo
Enterprise
1M requests/mo
$4,800.00/mo$4,750.00/moMapbox saves $50.00/mo

Free Tiers

Google Maps

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

Free tier available

Mapbox

50K-100K free requests/mo per API. No credit card required to start

Free tier available

FAQ

Which is cheaper, Google Maps or Mapbox?▾
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 Mapbox have a free tier?▾
Yes, both Google Maps and Mapbox have free tiers. Check the breakdown above to see what's included in each.
How does Google Maps pricing compare to Mapbox?▾
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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