Launching OGMAP — a vector map tiles API built for developers (and for myself)

I’ve finally launched OGMAP — a tiles-only vector map tiles API (PBF) with simple, predictable pricing. I built it first for my own projects, but I’m opening it up for anyone who needs fast, affordable maps without scary billing surprises.

Why I built OGMAP

For years I kept a notebook full of ideas that needed maps. Every time I tried to start, I ran into the same problem: map APIs were too expensive to use at scale before monetization. Some providers end up 3–10× pricier for the usage I needed. I also considered open/self-hosted options, but I didn’t want the stress of running and scaling my own tile server if a project suddenly got traffic.

So I built what I wanted to use: a tiles-only service with straightforward pricing and zero surprises.

What OGMAP offers today

Simple pricing. $10 = 1,000,000 tiles. $5 = 500,000 tiles (minimum top-up).

Predictable billing. Prepaid credits only, with auto-buy via Stripe and safety limits so you can cap spend and avoid runaway costs.

Try before you pay. 250k free tiles on sign-up (one-time) — enough to test or even power a small hobby app.

Fast delivery. Tiles are stored on Cloudflare R2 and served globally via Cloudflare CDN for reliability and speed.

Easy integration. MapLibre-ready style JSONs and a live demo help you get up and running in minutes.

Built with safety and simplicity in mind

Safety limits. Set spend caps to protect your credits from spikes or accidental loops.

Auto-buy rules. Attach your card once (Stripe), choose when to top up and by how much, and keep things hands-off.

Tiles-only by design. No geocoding, no places search, no analytics — just fast vector tiles with basic styles. Focus brings lower cost and less complexity.

What’s next

At launch, OGMAP focuses on the basics — fast, affordable vector tiles. As the service grows, I plan to add carefully chosen features that keep the same philosophy of simplicity and predictability:

• More starter styles and customization options.
• Optional geolocation services.
• Routing/directions and additional data layers (e.g., roads, POIs).

Closing thoughts

OGMAP started as a tool I needed for myself. If you’re building an MVP, a hobby app, or a startup and want to keep map costs under control, I hope it helps you ship faster.

Project: https://ogmap.com

If you have questions or want help integrating, contact me— I’m happy to help and I genuinely want your project to succeed.

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