Since its launch in February 2005, Google Maps quickly became necessary. Many websites nowadays use the service to help their users find them. So far, the developers are free 18 services from Google Maps (calculation of routes, location of addresses, etc.). A premium version with some additional features and customer support has already been offered, but most developers were satisfied with the free version.
Google Maps: The new price list went into effect on Monday, July 16, 2018!
On May 2, 2018, Google Complete overhaul of Google Maps offering inside “three main products” : Maps, Routes and Places. “Once you enable billing, you will have access to your $200 free monthly usage” Explain Google. Every request made on Maps will be charged when this free plan is exceeded! “With this new pricing plan, you only pay for the services you use each month, with no annual commitments, termination fees, or usage limits. And we offer free customer service for everyone” Explain Google.
“Most of you will have monthly usage that will keep you on this free model” It gives confidence to Google. However, this limited edition may not be enough for most developers. Many people on social networks and forums are also criticizing the new fee schedule.
“These new tariffs raise questions as they seem disproportionate to actual costs” Open Street Map France’s spokesperson believes Christian Quest, “An international project established in 2004 to create a free world map”. “Now it’s time to win the day now that he’s addicted to the web and the opponents are eliminated” The spokesperson regrets.
Originally, Google Maps was due on June 11th. After the developers grumbled, Google “additional delay”. That’s why Google’s new price plan went into effect on July 16. As representatives of the Open Street Map France foundation remind us, Google Restrict the options of the free version of Google Maps in 2012. Three years later, Google limited the number of free map views on a website to 25,000 per day. Starting July 16, this number will be capped at 1000 per day and Google will charge $7 per additional 1000 views (compared to $0.50 per 1000 currently)
For many websites, the monthly cost of Google Maps will skyrocket because of this. This is a huge blow to any hotelier, travel agent or tourism professional who uses maps from Google Maps. To reduce their bills, many consider deactivating the most consulted cards. Will this new tariff benefit Maps competitors like Bing Maps, Here or Mapbox?
We will also noteThe timely arrival of Apple Maps on the market. Free, but limited to 250,000 consultations and 25,000 service calls per day, Apple’s mapping service has evolved in recent years. The first beta will also allow websites to integrate interactive maps such as Google Maps. Will Apple Maps gnaw market share from its competitor?
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