Paying for views

With Atlist you are charged for every view of a shared or embedded map.

What is a view?

A view is counted every time a shared or embedded map is loaded.

Each embed counts as a map load — so if you embed the same map twice on a page you will incur two views.

If I open the map in the Atlist editor, does that count as a view?

No, opening the map in the Atlist editor does not count as a view.

Additionally, you won’t be charged for a view if you're logged into Atlist and access the embedded or shared map.

What are "included views"?

Atlist paid plans operate on a 30-day cycle, during which you receive a set number of included views.

For example, the Atlist Basic plan includes 1,000 views.

If you exceed this limit, additional views cost $0.009 each.

At the end of each 30-day period, your view count resets to zero.

Why does Atlist charge per view?

It's simple: Atlist pays Google an API fee each time a map loads. Some users create highly popular maps—which is great—but can also be costly for us.

With Atlist, you only pay for what you use. This usage-based pricing model ensures a fair and transparent way to charge customers, aligning cost with actual usage.

How does the cost of Atlist compare to the Google Maps API?

Here is a comparison of the prices between Atlist and the Google Maps API:

Will I be notified if I exceed my "included views"?

You will be notified by email anytime you go over included views for the period.

How can I view my usage? 

You can view current usage anytime in Usage.

How often will I be billed? 

You will be billed every time you hit $45 in usage or at the end of your billing cycle.

Any tips for reducing my views?

To keep views low, avoid embedding your map on high-traffic pages like your homepage. Instead, place it on pages with lower traffic to minimize unnecessary loads.