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from now, the company requires users to create a valid API key for each of the web projects using Google Maps to display data.

18 existing APIs were combined into 3 products: Maps, Routes, and Places (however, the existing code still works without changes).

Alongside, Google has changed a few important technical things: And they don’t have control over the map. Low-traffic users with their free plans still have to “pay” for their end-users personal data. What’s more, the change in the pricing is not the only issue compelling business owners and developers.

It forced a lot of companies to look for an alternative. For example, Google Maps used to be the first choice for a variety of food delivery management software or taxi apps.īut the landscape has changed after Google increased Maps API pricing. Traditional businesses use online maps for advertising and digital businesses use them as a part of their products. People searching for a plumber in the neighborhood, trying to locate the nearest ATM or simply looking for the direction in a new place when using Google’s products. Is it time for Google Maps API alternatives?įor many years, Google Maps has been the most popular tool for desktop and mobile end users.