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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 co

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.

lukeqsee 4y ago
We offer a very competitive solution that is quickly becoming a one-stop shop for what you mentioned: https://stadiamaps.com https://stadiamaps.com. All that functionality for a lot less than $1000 / month.
- countvonbalzac 4y ago
  you should put a price comparison for stadia vs. google vs. mapbox
  - lukeqsee 4y ago
    Yes. We should, and we're literally working on it right now!
- notatoad 4y ago
  and as a bonus you've got alidade smooth, the ideal map tile for overlaying colorful data on top of: https://stadiamaps.com/themes/ https://stadiamaps.com/themes/
  - lukeqsee 4y ago
    Thanks for the kind words! :)
- vinibrito 4y ago
  Hey guys not affiliated with Stadia but I can vouch for them, I use it in one of my products for a few years now and never heard a complaint, only nice things. You can't go wrong with them.
  - lukeqsee 4y ago
    Thanks for the kind words! No idea which customer you are :), but if you ever want to have a chat or have feedback, ping me!
keltex 4y ago
Same here with our website https://www.meetways.com https://www.meetways.com. This product was created around the time google created their maps API. In fact we worked extensively with google to help them iron out some of their API issues. They even discuss our product on their blog: https://mapsplatform.googleblog.com/2008/10/geocoding-in-reverse.html https://mapsplatform.googleblog.com/2008/10/geocoding-in-rev... This site made a little bit of money, but not that much. But then 5 years ago google raised their prices so much that we were suddenly in the red. We had to drop the places API (replaced with Yelp) and the autocomplete API (we don't even use that anymore). Recently we've been moving to Apple Maps API which has a pretty generous free tier. Stadia Maps also looks interesting.
- lukeqsee 4y ago
  Would love to chat to see if we can help you! If you want, give me a shout at luke <at> stadiamaps.com
- folli 4y ago
  I'm not affiliated, but a reasonably satisfied customer of https://maptiler.com https://maptiler.com for my project https://cubetrek.com https://cubetrek.com. Perhaps also worth to take a look.
  - bloudermilk 4y ago
    Love the aesthetics you achieved with your map. Did you blog about the design process anywhere?
    - folli 4y ago
      Thanks! No, but let me know if you have any questions. You can send me an email at contact@cubetrek.com
- Reason077 4y ago
  > ”Stadia Maps” Interesting name, considering Stadia was the brand of a recently-discontinued cloud gaming platform made by… Google.

lukeqsee 4y ago

We offer a very competitive solution that is quickly becoming a one-stop shop for what you mentioned: https://stadiamaps.com https://stadiamaps.com. All that functionality for a lot less than $1000 / month.

countvonbalzac 4y ago
you should put a price comparison for stadia vs. google vs. mapbox
- lukeqsee 4y ago
  Yes. We should, and we're literally working on it right now!
notatoad 4y ago
and as a bonus you've got alidade smooth, the ideal map tile for overlaying colorful data on top of: https://stadiamaps.com/themes/ https://stadiamaps.com/themes/
- lukeqsee 4y ago
  Thanks for the kind words! :)
vinibrito 4y ago
Hey guys not affiliated with Stadia but I can vouch for them, I use it in one of my products for a few years now and never heard a complaint, only nice things. You can't go wrong with them.
- lukeqsee 4y ago
  Thanks for the kind words! No idea which customer you are :), but if you ever want to have a chat or have feedback, ping me!

keltex 4y ago

Same here with our website https://www.meetways.com https://www.meetways.com. This product was created around the time google created their maps API. In fact we worked extensively with google to help them iron out some of their API issues. They even discuss our product on their blog: https://mapsplatform.googleblog.com/2008/10/geocoding-in-reverse.html https://mapsplatform.googleblog.com/2008/10/geocoding-in-rev... This site made a little bit of money, but not that much. But then 5 years ago google raised their prices so much that we were suddenly in the red. We had to drop the places API (replaced with Yelp) and the autocomplete API (we don't even use that anymore). Recently we've been moving to Apple Maps API which has a pretty generous free tier. Stadia Maps also looks interesting.

lukeqsee 4y ago
Would love to chat to see if we can help you! If you want, give me a shout at luke <at> stadiamaps.com
folli 4y ago
I'm not affiliated, but a reasonably satisfied customer of https://maptiler.com https://maptiler.com for my project https://cubetrek.com https://cubetrek.com. Perhaps also worth to take a look.
- bloudermilk 4y ago
  Love the aesthetics you achieved with your map. Did you blog about the design process anywhere?
  - folli 4y ago
    Thanks! No, but let me know if you have any questions. You can send me an email at contact@cubetrek.com
Reason077 4y ago
> ”Stadia Maps” Interesting name, considering Stadia was the brand of a recently-discontinued cloud gaming platform made by… Google.