The $200 credit is nice, but don't assume it'll cover everything. I got burned once because my app used too many autocomplete requests—those add up quick!
If you're just embedding a simple map, you're golden. But if you're doing anything fancy (like routing), costs can spike.
Try the Google Cloud Pricing Calculator to play with numbers. Or, if you're feeling adventurous, check out OpenStreetMap—it's free but requires more work.
If you're just embedding a simple map, you're golden. But if you're doing anything fancy (like routing), costs can spike.
Try the Google Cloud Pricing Calculator to play with numbers. Or, if you're feeling adventurous, check out OpenStreetMap—it's free but requires more work.