The Google Maps alternative that costs a fraction
Geocoding, routing, distance matrix and route optimization on our own OpenStreetMap servers — one flat monthly plan instead of per-request bills from Google Maps, billed in your local currency.
A fraction of the cost
Flat monthly plans on our own servers instead of the metered per-request pricing of Google Maps. The same distance-matrix workload that runs hundreds of dollars a day on global providers is included in your plan.
No per-element surprises
Distance-matrix and routing are billed per element by Google Maps, so costs explode with scale. With us they're included in a predictable monthly fee — no bill shock.
Stronger regional data
Deep coverage of Azerbaijan, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Turkey and the Middle East — regions where Google Maps is weakest on data and pricing.
Independent & local-currency
Neutral, self-hosted infrastructure on open data, billed in your local currency — not locked to a foreign provider's USD pricing.
OSRMRoute vs Google Maps
An honest, side-by-side look.
| Feature | OSRMRoute | Google Maps |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Flat monthly | Per element (metered) |
| Geocoding price | from $0.50 / 1,000 | $5 / 1,000 |
| Distance matrix | Included | Per element (metered) |
| Route optimization | Included | Enterprise add-on |
| Regional data (Caucasus / C. Asia) | Strong | Weak / patchy |
| Self-hosted / neutral | Yes (OpenStreetMap) | No |
| Local-currency billing | Yes | USD only |
| Free tier | 500 / day | $200 credit / mo |
Pricing compared
OSRMRoute — flat monthly, everything included
- Starter$65/mo
- Pro$189/mo
- Business$459/mo
Google Maps — metered per request
- Geocoding — $5 / 1,000
- Autocomplete — $2.83 / 1,000 sessions
- Directions — $5 / 1,000
- Dynamic Maps — $7 / 1,000
- Distance Matrix — metered per element
- Route Optimization — Enterprise SKU
* Effective per-request cost at plan volume. Every OSRMRoute plan includes geocoding, routing, matrix, isochrones and optimization together — no separate SKUs.
Migrating is quick
Our endpoints map cleanly to what you already use. Swap the base URL and your API key, keep your request shape, and you're live — most services return the same OpenStreetMap-based data with a familiar JSON structure.
When Google Maps is the better choice
We'd rather be honest — Google Maps is the right pick if you need:
- Worldwide coverage with satellite and Street View imagery
- Real-time traffic and live incident data everywhere
- The most recognizable maps brand for consumer-facing apps
Questions
Is the data as good as Google Maps?
For our covered regions (Azerbaijan, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Turkey, the Middle East) our OpenStreetMap-based data is strong and often more current locally than global providers. For worldwide coverage and satellite imagery, Google Maps is broader.
How much can I save?
Most teams that switch cut their maps bill substantially, because we replace metered per-request pricing with a flat monthly plan and don't meter distance-matrix per element. Exact savings depend on your call volume.
Do I have to rewrite my app?
No. Endpoints map closely to what you already call. In most cases you change the base URL and key and keep your existing request/response handling.
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