The Google Maps API isn't *totally* free, but it's kinda free-ish for small projects. You get $200 monthly credit, which covers a decent amount of basic usage—like loading maps and simple searches.
But yeah, directions and geocoding eat into that credit faster. If your app gets popular, you might hit paywalls.
Check out the pricing page (https://cloud.google.com/maps-platform/pricing) to see how much each action costs. For alternatives, Mapbox is solid and has a free tier too!
But yeah, directions and geocoding eat into that credit faster. If your app gets popular, you might hit paywalls.
Check out the pricing page (https://cloud.google.com/maps-platform/pricing) to see how much each action costs. For alternatives, Mapbox is solid and has a free tier too!