at my company we want to add mapping to our application, and while
Google maps is clearly the most awesome mapping API on the planet, the
terms and conditions dictate that it must be free to all users. We are
thinking this means that we must either use some other mapping
software, or be sure to make all of our maps available to unregistered
users as well so that our paying customers aren’t actually paying for
the maps.
I have been unable to find any satisfactory alternatives to Google
maps. So, I’m wondering if you guys have any suggestions?
Thanks!
On Fri, Sep 26, 2008 at 07:24:43AM -0700, Stedwick wrote:
at my company we want to add mapping to our application, and while
Google maps is clearly the most awesome mapping API on the planet, the
terms and conditions dictate that it must be free to all users. We are
thinking this means that we must either use some other mapping
software, or be sure to make all of our maps available to unregistered
users as well so that our paying customers aren’t actually paying for
the maps.
I have been unable to find any satisfactory alternatives to Google
maps. So, I’m wondering if you guys have any suggestions?
The Google Maps API is available under two licenses. One is what you’ve
mentioned above, and costs nothing. There is also enterprise licensing
which allows you to do what you want, but you have to pay Google for it.
This may be reasonable for your application.
Thanks!
–Greg