Category · 7 tools · 3 comparisons
Mapping APIs
APIs for maps, geocoding, location data, and location-aware applications.
At a glance
- Tools tracked
- 7
- Entry plans
- $0.02–$30/mo
- Typical entry plan
- $8.25/mo
- Free plan
- 4 of 7
- Cheapest paid
- Radar, $0.02/mo
- Best value score
- HERE Technologies, 7/10
Every tool we cover
Price tracker →| Tool | Score | From | Top listed plan | Free plan | Trial | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 RadarRadar | 7.0 | $0.02/mo | $2/mo | No | — | ReviewPricingAlternatives |
 HERE TechnologiesHERE Technologies | 7.0 | Free* | — | Yes | — | Review |
 FoursquareFoursquare | 6.9 | $25/mo | $250/mo | Yes | 30 days | ReviewPricingAlternatives |
 GeocodioGeocodio | 6.8 | Free* | — | Yes | — | ReviewPricing |
 MapTiler CloudMapTiler Cloud | 6.5 | $30/mo | $30/mo | Yes | — | ReviewPricing |
 CARTOCARTO | 6.2 | Custom* | — | No | 30 days | ReviewAlternatives |
 MapKit JSMapKit JS | 4.5 | $8.25/mo* | $24.92/mo | No | — | ReviewAlternatives |
* Lower confidence: the vendor's pricing page couldn't be read directly or didn't list every price, so the figure was compiled from other public sources and may be incomplete. Check the vendor's page before you buy.
Head-to-head
Highest scored
RadarRadar
Radar pairs maps APIs with location and fraud tools, but annual commitments raise the cost of trying it.
HERE TechnologiesHERE Technologies
Worth shortlisting for advanced mapping needs; check projected usage before committing.
FoursquareFoursquare
Strong location-data breadth; check usage bands and analysis caps before committing.
Mapping APIs: quick answers
How much do mapping apis cost?
Paid plans for the 7 mapping apis we track start between $0.02 and $30 a month, and the typical entry plan is about $8.25 a month. 4 of them have a free plan. CARTO doesn't publish a starting price. Prices are the vendors' own, checked Nov 7, 2026; most quote the per-month price when billed annually.
Which mapping api is the cheapest?
Which mapping apis have a free plan?
HERE Technologies, Foursquare, Geocodio and MapTiler Cloud have a free plan. CARTO offers a free trial instead. Free plans are usually capped on usage, seats or features; each review lists the limits.
Which mapping api scores highest in our reviews?
Radar scores highest at 7.0/10. Radar pairs maps APIs with location and fraud tools, but annual commitments raise the cost of trying it. On value for money alone, HERE Technologies rates best (7/10).