About Google Maps Platform
Google Maps Platform is a set of mapping, places, routing and location APIs and SDKs from Google. Developers use it to add maps and location features to websites and apps.
What it does
Developers use Google Maps Platform to show interactive maps, look up places and their details, calculate routes, and validate addresses. Map styling and Street View panoramas can also be embedded. The company's pages focus on coverage in India, with address descriptors and pricing in Indian rupees.
Key features
- Interactive maps with custom styling
- Place details, search and address validation
- Routes and location data through APIs
- Street View panoramas inside an app
- Address descriptors for addresses across India
Who it's for
App developers, logistics and delivery teams, and businesses that depend on accurate addresses and place data. Teams building services for India will find the local coverage information useful.
Pricing and good to know
The page lists up to 70k free calls per SKU each month, and a demo key can be used to start without a credit card. Rates change with usage, so check the current pricing for each API you plan to use. Map styling and data coverage vary by product, so test the features you need.
Highlights
- Interactive maps with custom styling
- Place details, search and address validation
- Routes and location data through APIs and SDKs
- Street View panoramas embedded in an app
- Address descriptors for addresses across India
