Mapbox is a SaaS company that provides mapping and location services, offering tools for developers to integrate customizable maps and geospatial data into their applications.
Pricing Change History
10 changesPricing page 'Tilesets' tab renamed to 'Data'; legacy km2-based tileset processing tiers (10m/1m/30cm/1cm) removed and replaced with simplified Custom Data Tileset Processing and Hosting sections.
Mapbox GL JS Map Loads for Web pricing expanded: slider extended to 5M, new 200,001–1,000,000 at $3.00/1k and 1,000,001–5,000,000 at $2.50/1k tiers added (previously 200,001+ was open-ended).
Indoor Map Tiles API added to Maps section with free tier up to 50,000 monthly tile requests, then $4.00/$3.25/$2.25 per 1,000 requests. Covers global airport floor plans including terminals, gates, security checkpoints, and retail locations.
Japan Weather Layers product added - weather tilesets covering Japan and immediate surroundings, sourced from Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), served as raster or vector tiles with 99,000 free monthly tile requests
Commercial Application License description restructured from 'B2B Use Cases' to 'B2B companies' with explicit annual fee plus monthly seat cost structure Search Box API preview pricing deadline extended from December 1, 2024 to February 1, 2025 (2-month extension)
Search Box API introductory preview pricing deadline extended from May 1st, 2024 to December 1st, 2024, giving customers an additional 7 months of lower pricing before standard rates take effect
Search Box API Sessions - introductory preview pricing expiration extended from December 1st, 2023 to May 1st, 2024 Search Box API Requests - introductory preview pricing expiration extended from March 1st, 2023 to May 1st, 2024
Search Box API - Requests free tier reduced from 100,000 to 50,000 monthly requests (50% reduction) Search Box API - Requests pricing tiers simplified: 100k-200k and 200k-500k tiers consolidated into single 50k-500k tier at $1.00/1k, extending volume pricing up to 5M requests
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Captured| Plan | Type | Price |
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| Electronic Horizon | Plan | Free |
| Tileset Processing | Plan | $0.01 Monthly Active User |
| Tileset Hosting | Plan | $0.01 Monthly Active User |
| Japan Weather Layers | Plan | $0.25 Monthly Active User |
| Vector Tiles API | Plan | $0.25 Monthly Active User |
| Raster Tiles API | Plan | $0.25 Monthly Active User |
| Static Tiles API | Plan | $0.5 Monthly Active User |
| Temporary Geocoding API | Plan | $0.75 Monthly Active User |
| Static Images API | Plan | $1 Monthly Active User |
| Search Box API (Requests - Preview Pricing) | Plan | $1 Monthly Active User |
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| Tilequery API | Plan | $1.5 Monthly Active User |
| Search Box API (Requests - Standard Pricing) | Plan | $1.7 Monthly Active User |
| Directions API | Plan | $2 Monthly Active User |
| Map Matching API | Plan | $2 Monthly Active User |
| Optimization API | Plan | $2 Monthly Active User |
| Matrix API | Plan | $2 Monthly Active User |
| Isochrone API | Plan | $2 Monthly Active User |
| Search Box API (Sessions - Preview Pricing) | Plan | $3 Monthly Active User |
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| Mapbox GL JS (Map Loads) | Plan | $5 Monthly Active User |
| Permanent Geocoding API | Plan | $5 Monthly Active User |
| Indoor Map Tiles | Plan | $7 Monthly Active User |
| Search Box API (Sessions - Standard Pricing) | Plan | $11.5 Monthly Active User |
| Address Autofill | Plan | $12.5 Monthly Active User |
| Maps SDKs for Mobile | Plan | $4 per 1,000 monthly active users |
| Mapbox Geofencing | Plan | $2 per 1,000 monthly active users |
| Navigation SDK (Metered Trips) | Plan | $0.3 per monthly active user |
| Mapbox GL JS (Map Seats) | Plan | $4 per seat (monthly active user) |
| Navigation SDK (Unlimited Trips) | Plan | Contact |
| Support Individual | Add-on | $50 /mo |
| Commercial Application License | Add-on | Contact |
| Support Premium | Add-on | Contact |
| Support Business | Add-on | $500 /mobilled annually |
Company Facts
How Mapbox compares with its peers
| Company | Entry price | Last change |
|---|---|---|
G Google | Contact | Oct 12, 2026 |
E Esri | $125 /user/mo, billed annually | — |
F Foursquare | $25 /mo | — |
I IXL Learning (Canada) | CAD 8.25 /mo, billed annually | — |
A AccelByte | $2,500 /mo + usage | Jul 13, 2026 |
A Activepieces | $16 /mo, billed annually + usage | Oct 12, 2026 |
Mapbox pricing FAQ
- How much does Mapbox cost?
- Mapbox pricing starts at $0.01 Monthly Active User on Tileset Processing. Mapbox lists 28 plans on its pricing page; the Electronic Horizon plan is free.
- Does Mapbox have a free plan?
- Yes. Mapbox's Electronic Horizon plan is free; paid plans start at $0.01 Monthly Active User on Tileset Processing.
- What pricing model does Mapbox use?
- Mapbox uses subscription + usage pricing across 28 plans, with a free tier.
- When did Mapbox last change its pricing?
- Sep 28, 2026: Mapbox cuts Search Box sessions to $3 per 1,000 in new preview pricing.
- How often has Mapbox changed its pricing?
- Pulse has recorded 10 pricing changes for Mapbox since it started tracking on Nov 14, 2023; the pricing page was last captured on Sep 28, 2026.
- Who are Mapbox's pricing peers?
- Pulse compares Mapbox with Google, Esri, Foursquare, IXL Learning (Canada), AccelByte and Activepieces.