Google Maps Platform by Google
Geocoding, routing, place search and map rendering APIs for location-aware agent tasks.
Maps and location Official MCP server
＋ Build a stack with Google Maps Platform Website Official pricing GitHub
Price
$5 / 1k requests
free tier, plans from $100/mo
Free tier
Yes
10K free calls per SKU monthly (Essentials SKUs); 5K for...
SDK downloads
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npm @googlemaps/google-maps-services-js · PyPI googlemaps
Pricing
| Free tier | 10K free calls per SKU monthly (Essentials SKUs); 5K for Pro SKUs, 1K for Enterprise SKUs |
|---|---|
| Cheapest paid plan | $100 a month |
| Usage price | Geocoding $5.00 per 1,000; Dynamic Maps $7.00 per 1,000; Compute Routes Essentials $5.00 per 1,000; Places Text Search Pro $32.00 per 1,000 (first tier 0-100,000) |
| Good to know | Pay-as-you-go per SKU with free calls counted per SKU; optional subscription plans (Starter $100/month for 50,000 calls, Essentials $275/month, Pro $1,200/month). |
From the official pricing page, checked Oct 10, 2026. Prices change: confirm before you buy.
Use it from an agent
| MCP server | Official: https://developers.google.com/maps/ai/grounding-lite |
|---|---|
| npm | npm install @googlemaps/google-maps-services-js |
| PyPI | pip install googlemaps |
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