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I'm using Google Maps Javascript API to add maps to a site. Now when Google are making changes to their prices I am unsure what my limit is. This site lists the prices but how do I know if I am using the Embed, Embed Advanced or Dynamic Map?
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Dynamic map which is an interactive object. The user can freely pan, zoom or switch map layers. A web page or application displays a map using JavaScript. Static map which is just an image added to the webpage with simple HTML.
Dynamic mapping is a cartographic concept used to depict dynamic spatial phenomena or to present spatial information in a dynamic way. It summarizes various cartographic presentation methods which incorporate the dimension of time into a map.
Google Maps has a "Share or embed map" feature that provides users with the map's HTML code so that they can insert it into their website's code. You can embed a map view image, a street view image, or even specific directions for a route.
What is a Static Web API? The Google Maps Platform static web APIs let you embed a Google Maps image on your web page without requiring JavaScript or any dynamic page loading. The APIs create an image based on URL parameters sent through a standard HTTP request and allow you to display the result on your web page.
Static map which is just an image added to the webpage with simple HTML. It is not interactive, which means no panning, zooming or changing map layers. Embed Advanced map lets you place an interactive frame with the map on your site with simple HTML (by adding URL).
"Essentially, Embed with Dynamic Maps or a map with a marker, will continue to be free with unlimited usage. Embed API requests using Directions mode, View mode, or Search mode will now be billed.
Embed SKU refers to a basic Maps Embed API request that uses map or a map with a marker (not including the Directions mode, Street View mode, or Search mode). These requests are free of charge. Embed Advanced SKU refers to an advanced Maps Embed API request that uses the Directions mode, Street View mode, or Search mode.
Dynamic map which is an interactive object. The user can freely pan, zoom or switch map layers. A web page or application displays a map using JavaScript. Static map which is just an image added to the webpage with simple HTML. It is not interactive, which means no panning, zooming or changing map layers.
I can share information obtained from the Google Maps Platform technical support. Unfortunately, billing SKUs like Embed and Embed Advanced are not documented even in the Brand and product name changes section of the User guide. I hope Google will update their official documentation soon.
Now, referring to your question,
Embed SKU refers to a basic Maps Embed API request that uses map or a map with a marker (not including the Directions mode, Street View mode, or Search mode). These requests are free of charge.
Embed Advanced SKU refers to an advanced Maps Embed API request that uses the Directions mode, Street View mode, or Search mode. These requests are charged. User interactions with the map, such as panning, zooming, or switching map layers, do not generate additional map loads.
Dynamic Map SKU refers to a web page or application that displays a map using the Maps JavaScript API. A map is created with the google.maps.Map() class. Any user interactions with the map, such as panning, zooming, or switching map layers, do not generate additional map loads. The creation of a Street View panorama is no longer charged as a map load, it is charged as a “Dynamic Street View”.
I hope my answer clarifies your doubts.
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