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High costs with Google Places API — Optimization advice or alternatives?
Hello everyone, I’m a new indie developer building an app to help families locate kid-friendly spots like parks, splash pads, and indoor play areas. I'm currently using the Google Places API for my data, but I’ve found it to be surprisingly expensive. Even though I'm strictly in the testing phase and haven't shared the app yet, I've already accrued a $150 bill and am forecasting over $400/month. Is this pricing typical for the Google Places API? I would appreciate any advice on how to optimize these API calls to reduce costs, or if anyone can recommend more cost-effective alternatives for POI (Point of Interest) data. Thanks in advance for any feedback!
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High costs with Google Places API — Optimization advice or alternatives?
Hello everyone, I’m a new indie developer building an app to help families locate kid-friendly spots like parks, splash pads, and indoor play areas. I'm currently using the Google Places API for my data, but I’ve found it to be surprisingly expensive. Even though I'm strictly in the testing phase and haven't shared the app yet, I've already accrued a $150 bill and am forecasting over $400/month. Is this pricing typical for the Google Places API? I would appreciate any advice on how to optimize these API calls to reduce costs, or if anyone can recommend more cost-effective alternatives for POI (Point of Interest) data. Thanks in advance for any feedback!
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