tools//Google//Maps Platform

Google Maps Platform is Google's set of APIs for embedding maps, geocoding, routing and place data into applications. It is pay-per-use, billed through Google Cloud Console.

Google Maps Platform is Google's set of APIs for embedding maps, geocoding, routing and place data into applications. It is pay-per-use, billed through Google Cloud Console.

Maps JavaScript APIEmbeds interactive maps in web apps

Geocoding APIConverts addresses to coordinates and back

Directions API and Routes APITurn-by-turn routing, distance matrices, traffic-aware ETAs

Places APISearches for businesses, autocompletes addresses, returns reviews, photos and hours

Static Maps APIGenerates map images from a URL, with no JavaScript needed

The pricing is the catch: a $200 monthly free tier covers moderate use, but high-traffic apps get expensive fast. OpenStreetMap-based solutions (Mapbox, Leaflet) are the lower-cost alternative.