It's weird, 10 years ago I implemented using Google Maps API a website with dynamic maps, distance matrix, geolocation, map overlays and address autocomplete completely free also at high traffic. It was also easy to use.
Five years ago Google started to charge an outrageous amount > $1000/month and we could not continue so we switched to something that cost $100/month. And that was for only the maps. We had to scrap the distance matrix and address autocomplete.
Today it's still the same status, and if you want something cheaper then you have to work on putting pieces together like the Washington Post does.
Five years ago Google started to charge an outrageous amount > $1000/month and we could not continue so we switched to something that cost $100/month. And that was for only the maps. We had to scrap the distance matrix and address autocomplete.
Today it's still the same status, and if you want something cheaper then you have to work on putting pieces together like the Washington Post does.