Why caution:discovered 2026-08-28 · effective date unknown — The free tier for Navigation SDK now has limits on monthly active users and trips. There are two options: one with metered trips and one with unlimited trips, both with associated costs beyond the free tier. Source ↗Full history ↓
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Limits, pricing history. Catalogue date July 2026. Last updated 2026-09-26.
Mapbox's free tier offers Maps, navigation and search APIs with monthly free tiers: 50,000 web map loads (GL JS), 25,000 mobile MAUs (Maps SDKs)… We rate it caution — one recorded pricing restructure, discovered 2026-08-28.
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Free Tier Details
Maps, navigation and search APIs with monthly free tiers: 50,000 web map loads (GL JS), 25,000 mobile MAUs (Maps SDKs), 100,000 requests each for Temporary Geocoding, Directions and Tilequery, 200,000 vector tile requests, 50,000 Static Images requests; Navigation SDK v3.x up to 100 MAUs and 1,000 trips, then $0.30 per MAU and $0.08 per trip. Permanent Geocoding API is paid only.
We read that on 2026-09-26 from https://www.mapbox.com/pricing, and our check recorded: the page names Mapbox as "mapbox" and states "$0.30" and "$0.08". A source check reads the cited page for the service's name and a price; the limits above are from our own record.
The free tier for Navigation SDK now has limits on monthly active users and trips. There are two options: one with metered trips and one with unlimited trips, both with associated costs beyond the free tier. Source ↗
Before: 50,000 map loads/month (web), 100,000 temporary geocoding requests/month, 100,000 directions requests/month, 25,000 mobile MAUs. Free tiers across Maps, Navigation, Search, and Tilequery APIs
After: Navigation SDK v3.x offers a free tier up to 100 MAUs and 1,000 trips with a cost of $0.30/user and $0.08/trip beyond that. Another option is a flat fee per MAU (free up to 10, then contact sales). Navigation SDK v2.x also has similar tiered pricing.
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Yes, Mapbox offers a free tier: Free. Maps, navigation and search APIs with monthly free tiers: 50,000 web map loads (GL JS), 25,000 mobile MAUs (Maps SDKs), 100,000 requests each for Temporary Geocoding, Directions and Tilequery, 200,000...
What is Mapbox's free tier?
Mapbox's free tier is called "Free". Maps, navigation and search APIs with monthly free tiers: 50,000 web map loads (GL JS), 25,000 mobile MAUs (Maps SDKs), 100,000 requests each for Temporary Geocoding, Directions and Tilequery, 200,000 vector tile requests, 50,000 Static Images requests; Navigation SDK v3.x up to 100 MAUs and 1,000 trips, then $0.30 per MAU and $0.08 per trip. Permanent Geocoding API is paid only.
Is Mapbox's free tier reliable?
Mapbox's free tier requires caution because of one specific recorded change, discovered 2026-08-28: The free tier for Navigation SDK now has limits on monthly active users and trips. There are two options: one with metered trips and one with unlimited trips, both with associated costs beyond the free tier. Source: https://www.mapbox.com/pricing
Is Mapbox's free tier good for production?
Mapbox's free tier is usable for prototyping and development, but we rate it caution because of one recorded pricing restructure, discovered 2026-08-28. Consider alternatives with more stable pricing for critical services.
What changed in Mapbox's pricing?
Mapbox has had 1 recorded pricing change. Most recently: The free tier for Navigation SDK now has limits on monthly active users and trips. There are two options: one with metered trips and one with unlimited trips, both with associated costs beyond the free tier. Source: https://www.mapbox.com/pricing (discovered 2026-08-28).
When will I outgrow Mapbox's free tier?
At 100 MAU, you'll need to upgrade. When you outgrow the free tier, evaluate paid plans against alternatives — sometimes a competitor's free tier covers what you need.
What category is Mapbox in?
Mapbox is categorized under Maps/Geolocation on AgentDeals.
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