Google Maps API is *not* free, but the $200 credit makes it feel free for small stuff. The catch? It's easy to blow through that if you're not careful.
For example, geocoding (turning addresses into coordinates) costs $5 per 1000 requests. If your app does a lot of that, the credit disappears fast.
Alternatives? OpenLayers is free but harder to set up. Worth it if you're broke tho.
For example, geocoding (turning addresses into coordinates) costs $5 per 1000 requests. If your app does a lot of that, the credit disappears fast.
Alternatives? OpenLayers is free but harder to set up. Worth it if you're broke tho.