Ogmap - Ultra-Low Cost Vector Map Tiles API

TL;DR

TL;DR: Ogmap is a vector map tile (PBF) API with prepaid pricing at $10 per million tiles, 250k free on sign-up, Cloudflare CDN delivery, and a MapLibre quickstart — no subscription required.

What Is Ogmap?

Ogmap is a bare-bones vector map tile API built for developers who need affordable, fast map tiles without the feature bloat of larger providers. It serves Protobuf vector tiles (PBF) — the format MapLibre GL JS, Mapbox GL JS, and other WebGL map clients consume natively.

The pitch is straightforward: simple prepaid pricing, no monthly commitments, no tier negotiations. You buy credits, credits buy tiles, Cloudflare CDN handles global delivery.

How It Works

Sign up and get your API key

Visit ogmap.com and create an account. New sign-ups receive 250,000 free tiles to start.

Integrate with MapLibre

import maplibregl from 'maplibre-gl';

const map = new maplibregl.Map({
  container: 'map',
  style: {
    version: 8,
    sources: {
      'ogmap-tiles': {
        type: 'vector',
        tiles: ['https://tiles.ogmap.com/{z}/{x}/{y}.pbf?key=YOUR_API_KEY'],
        attribution: '© Ogmap contributors'
      }
    },
    layers: []
  }
});

Replace YOUR_API_KEY with your Ogmap API key. The tile URL pattern follows the standard z/x/y.pbf scheme compatible with MapLibre and Mapbox GL clients.

Buy credits or use free quota

The free tier (250k tiles) is sufficient for small projects and prototypes. Once you need more, prepaid credit purchases start at the $10 / 1 million tile rate with no minimum top-up.

Pricing

From the HN launch post:

• Free tier: 250,000 tiles on sign-up
• Pay-as-you-go: $10 = 1,000,000 vector tiles (PBF)
• Prepaid auto-buy: optional Stripe integration that recharges when credits run low
• Safety limits: configurable caps to prevent runaway spending

No monthly subscription, no seat licenses, no feature tiers — just tiles.

Use Cases

Ogmap is purpose-built for developers who need vector tiles without building a tile server. Common scenarios:

• Web apps using MapLibre or Mapbox GL JS that need a fast, global tile backend
• Prototyping where Mapbox’s pricing is overkill for early-stage projects
• Batch tile delivery for offline map packs or static map image generation

Limitations

Ogmap does not aim to compete on features with Mapbox or Google Maps. The service provides raw tiles and a small set of basic styles for MapLibre. If you need routing, geocoding, place search, or advanced cartography controls, you will need to layer those on top from other providers.

Source and Accuracy Notes

• Project page: ogmap.com
• HN launch thread: news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42211103
• Source last checked: 2026-09-03