Use case · Mobility

Ride-hailing.
$199/mo.

300 daily rides × 30 API calls = 270K requests/month. Growth plan at $199/month vs Google at $1,500+/month.

270K
Monthly requests
$1,500+/mo
Google cost
$199/mo
Beta Maps cost
Without Beta Maps
  • ✕$1,500+/month for 300 daily rides
  • ✕Every new driver and passenger increases costs
  • ✕Per-SKU billing across directions + ETA + geocoding
  • ✕No visibility into cost breakdown
With Beta Maps
  • ✓$199/month flat for 300K requests
  • ✓Same Directions API for route calculation
  • ✓Same Geocoding for pickup/dropoff points
  • ✓Real-time dashboard tracks all usage

APIs Used

Ride-hailing stack
01

Directions API

Calculate optimal driver routes with distance and ETA. Supports coordinate and text-address inputs for flexible pickup/dropoff.

02

Nearby Search

Find available drivers or pickup points near the passenger's location. Ideal for matching and discovery.

03

Geocoding API

Convert pickup/dropoff inputs to coordinates. Reverse geocode to display human-readable addresses.

87% cheaper.
Same quality.

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