For years, Google Maps has been the default platform. Still, its pricing structure has prompted many tech teams, from Seattle’s thriving startups to emerging hubs across the Pacific Northwest, to seek ...

Google Maps API pricing varies by API and was recently reduced by up to 70%. Ola Maps is free for the first 2 years and offers a 50% discount if subscribed for 3 or more years.

Above: Can you spot VentureBeat's brand new NYC office? Foursquare ditched its corporate overlords and showed some love to a little startup this week. After Google raised the price on its Maps API, ...