Google Maps Platform
Google's mapping, routing and place-data APIs with growing AI integration: Gemini-powered place summaries, an agentic UI toolkit, and grounding that anchors AI answers in real map data.
Category: Development & Code · Localization, search & APIs
Features
Google Maps Platform delivers mapping, routing, and place-data application programming interfaces (APIs) with growing AI: Gemini-powered place summaries, an agentic UI toolkit, and grounding that anchors answers in real map data.
Geocoding and Dynamic Maps are core products; Maps, Routes, Places, and Environment can be used together.
- Mapping, routing, and place data through Google application programming interfaces (APIs)
- Gemini-powered place summaries and agentic UI toolkit
- Grounding anchors AI answers in real map data
- Geocoding and Dynamic Maps as core products
- Maps, Routes, Places, and Environment on one platform
Prices and plans
| Tier | Price | Period | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | 100 $ | Month | 50,000 calls/month included Covers Geocoding and Dynamic Maps Per the vendor, savings of up to $180 vs. pay-as-you-go |
| Essentials | 275 $ | Month | 100,000 calls/month included Covers the most-used products across Maps, Routes, Places and Environment 10,000 free calls per SKU on top of the subscription per the vendor |
| Pro | 1.200 $ | Month | 250,000 calls/month included Advanced features and customization 5,000 free calls per SKU per the vendor |
| Enterprise | contact sales | Upon request | Custom monthly call limits, maximum flexibility per the vendor 1,000 free calls per SKU per the vendor |
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FAQ
Is Google Maps Platform available for free?
Yes. A permanently free plan is published, not a time-limited trial.
Where is Google Maps Platform's vendor based?
Google LLC, based in USA. For data processing and privacy terms the vendor's own contract governs.
Is Google Maps Platform still active?
Active. Geospatial developer platform with APIs/SDKs for maps, routing and place data, now with AI features per the home page: 'Grounding with Google Maps' (improves responses from Gemini, AI Studio, Agent Platform), a 'Maps Agentic UI Toolkit' for agentic applications, AI-generated 'Place Summaries' via Gemini, and geospatial AI analysis tools for satellite imagery. New customers get a $300 trial credit per the pricing page; since March 1, 2025 a flat $200 monthly credit was replaced by free monthly calls per SKU.
How many plans are documented for Google Maps Platform?
The catalog documents 4 plans with price, billing period, and included features.
Which use case is Google Maps Platform categorized for?
Google Maps Platform is listed in the catalog under “Development & Code.”
Where do the details about Google Maps Platform come from?
Prices, limits, and product details are documented against the listed official vendor page.
How we compare
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Sources
- https://mapsplatform.google.com
- https://mapsplatform.google.com/pricing/
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