Mapbox presents an excellent alternative to Google Maps, boasting a more generous free tier that provides additional views and API requests. Their maps are known for their stunning design.


Mapbox offers:


50,000 map loads free per month


100,000 searches free per month


Here's how you can acquire your Mapbox API key, a straightforward process:


Step 1:  Create a Mapbox Account


Visit https://www.mapbox.com/signup/ and proceed to create your Mapbox account.





Step 2: Enter Your Basic Details and Payment Information.






As per Mapbox's terms:


  • Start for free. You will not be charged until your usage exceeds the free tier.

  • Please provide your payment information to ensure you will automatically receive volume pricing as your usage grows. No negotiation is necessary! 

  • By providing your card information, you allow Mapbox Inc. to charge your card for future payments in accordance with their terms. 


Step 3: Verify Your Email Address : Verify your email address by clicking the confirmation link sent to your inbox.


Step 4: Your access token is readily available.

Simply copy it to your clipboard by clicking on the button, as illustrated in the accompanying image.





Step 5: Go to the Store Locator & Map App. Click Settings menu and paste your Map Box Access Token in the input field, then click Save Settings. 




Step 6: 


Done!


That was so quick! 


If you need help during the process, or you have any questions, just contact us using the support button you can see in the bottom right corner of this page, and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.