How does Google Maps Platform bill for geocoding?

Google Maps charges $5.00 USD per 1,000 geocoding requests, $2.83 to $17.00 USD per 1,000 autocomplete sessions, and $5.00 to $10.00 USD per 1,000 directions requests, billed in USD with unpredictable month-end totals.

Why is Geo Service cheaper for Canadian companies?

Geo Service charges flat monthly tiers in Canadian Dollars (CAD) based on efficient OpenStreetMap and Statistics Canada data infrastructure, eliminating foreign transaction fees and USD exchange markups.

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Google Maps vs. Geo Service

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FX: $1 USD ≈ $1.38 CAD + 2.5% FX Fee

Monthly API Requests:

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API Usage Mix

Forward & Reverse Geocoding Google: $5.00 USD / 1k

Address Autocomplete Google: $2.83 USD / 1k

Directions & Routing Google: $5.00 USD / 1k

Google Maps Platform

$705 CAD/mo

≈ $500 USD/mo + foreign exchange variance.

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Geo Service

$89 CAD/mo

Fixed monthly invoice. Zero surprise overages.

Your Estimated Savings

$616 CAD/mo

Save 87% (~$7,392 CAD / year)

What else do you gain?

✓ 100% Canadian Data Residency

✓ Strict Zero Request Logging

✓ Open Protocols (Nominatim & OSRM)

Cost Comparison FAQ

How is Google Maps pricing structured?

Google Maps Platform provides a $200 USD monthly recurring credit, but bills $5.00 USD per 1,000 geocoding requests, $2.83 to $17.00 USD per 1,000 autocomplete requests, and $5.00 to $10.00 USD per 1,000 directions requests once the credit is exceeded. Any traffic spike triggers automatic, uncapped credit card charges.

What happens if our app exceeds its monthly limit?

We believe in transparent, humane developer billing. If your account approaches 80% and 100% of your plan limit, you receive instant email notifications. You can easily upgrade to a higher tier or configure soft throttling—we never automatically charge surprise runaway fees.