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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