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The Cheapest Map Tiles API? Why OGMAP Beats Mapbox, Google Maps & Others (2025 Price Comparison)

Looking for the cheapest vector map tiles API? Below is a clear, developer-focused comparison of cost per 1,000,000 tiles and what makes OGMAP.com simple, fast and predictable.

Why OGMAP.com Exists

Most mapping APIs look affordable at first—until your app gains traction and your invoice explodes. OGMAP is a tiles-only, prepaid vector maps API designed to stay fast, transparent and affordable at any scale.

Pricing Comparison — Cost per 1 Million Map Tiles (PBF)

OGMAP.com
$10
Prepaid credits (no hidden fees)
Simple, predictable, zero surprise bills

Mapbox
~$120–250
Pay-per-map-load / API call
Complex tiers; unpredictable at scale

Google Maps Platform
~$600
Pay-as-you-go (per tile request)
Expensive; many SKU traps (tiles, styles, etc.)

MapTiler Cloud
~$200
Subscription tier or per-request
Tied to monthly plans/thresholds

HERE Maps
~$300
API usage pricing
Higher tiers required for volume

AWS Location (Map Tiles)
~$160
Per-1000 requests
Requires AWS setup; not dev-friendly

OGMAP is at least 10× cheaper than the big players while using the same OpenStreetMap data and serving globally via Cloudflare CDN.

Why OGMAP Is More Affordable

  • Pay only for what you use. No subscriptions or “monthly minimums.”
  • Transparent prepaid model. $10 = 1,000,000 tiles. $5 = 500,000 tiles. No overage billing — ever.
  • Safety limits built in. Spend caps prevent runaway costs from loops or spikes.
  • Faster global delivery. Cloudflare R2 storage + Cloudflare CDN.
  • Tiles-only by design. No bloated extras inflating your bill.

Real‑World Example

Say your app serves ~2 million tiles per month:

OGMAP.com - $20
Google Maps - ~$1,200
Mapbox - ~$300
MapTiler - ~$200
HERE / AWS - ~$150–300

Built for Developers, Not Billing Teams

  • 250,000 free tiles on signup
  • Prepaid via Stripe with optional auto‑buy
  • Spend caps and safety limits
  • MapLibre‑ready styles and live demos
  • Global Cloudflare CDN delivery
  • Straightforward REST tile endpoints (.pbf)

Summary — Simple, Predictable, and 10× Cheaper

  • $10 = 1,000,000 tiles
  • No hidden fees or quotas
  • Cloudflare CDN = global speed
  • Perfect for MVPs, indie apps & startups

Try it free — get 250k tiles on sign‑up.
https://ogmap.com/

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