Pricing: Camino AI costs $0.001 per API call compared to Google Places API's $0.017 per call - 17x more affordable. Free tier includes 1,000 calls per month, forever, with no credit card required.
Pricing Plans
| Plan | Monthly Cost | API Calls Included | Cost per Call | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 1,000 | $0 | Testing, small projects, prototypes |
| Pay-as-you-go | Usage-based | Unlimited | $0.001 | Variable usage, growing apps |
| Starter | $19/month | 25,000 | $0.00076 | Startups, MVP stage (24% savings) |
| Growth | $79/month | 125,000 | $0.00063 | Growing businesses (37% savings) |
| Scale | $299/month | 750,000 | $0.00040 | High-volume apps (60% savings) |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom | Custom | Large organizations, custom needs |
Cost Comparison: At 100,000 API calls per month, Camino AI costs $100 with pay-as-you-go or $79 with Growth plan, compared to Google Places API's $1,700 - saving you $1,600+ per month.
Detailed Cost Breakdown
Free Tier
- 1,000 calls/month - Forever free
- All features included (AI ranking, routes, spatial intelligence)
- No credit card required
- Perfect for testing and small projects
- Resets monthly on your signup anniversary
Pay-as-you-go
- $0.001 per call - Only pay for what you use
- No monthly commitment
- Billed monthly based on actual usage
- Includes first 1,000 free calls
- Example: 5,000 calls = $4 (first 1,000 free + 4,000 × $0.001)
Monthly Plans (Volume Discounts)
- Starter ($19/mo): 25,000 calls, saves 24% vs pay-as-you-go
- Growth ($79/mo): 125,000 calls, saves 37% vs pay-as-you-go
- Scale ($299/mo): 750,000 calls, saves 60% vs pay-as-you-go
- Overage charged at plan rate (e.g., $0.00076/call for Starter)
What Counts as an API Call?
Each API request counts as one call:
| Endpoint | Counts As | Example Cost (pay-as-you-go) |
|---|---|---|
| GET /query | 1 call | $0.001 |
| POST /relationship | 1 call | $0.001 |
| GET /route | 1 call | $0.001 |
| POST /context | 1 call | $0.001 |
| POST /journey | 1 call | $0.001 |
| MCP tool call (camino_query) | 1 call | $0.001 |
Note: All endpoints cost the same - no hidden fees or endpoint-specific pricing.
Pricing Comparison: Camino AI vs Google Places
| Usage Volume | Camino AI (Pay-as-you-go) | Camino AI (Best Plan) | Google Places API | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 calls | $0 (free tier) | $0 (free tier) | $17 | $17 |
| 10,000 calls | $10 | $10 | $170 | $160 |
| 25,000 calls | $25 | $19 (Starter) | $425 | $406 |
| 100,000 calls | $100 | $79 (Growth) | $1,700 | $1,621 |
| 500,000 calls | $500 | $299 (Scale) | $8,500 | $8,201 |
| 1,000,000 calls | $1,000 | ~$550 (Enterprise) | $17,000 | $16,450 |
Annual Savings: A business making 100,000 API calls per month saves $19,452 per year using Camino AI's Growth plan ($79/mo = $948/year) instead of Google Places API ($1,700/mo = $20,400/year).
Real-World Cost Examples
Travel App - 50,000 queries/month
- Camino AI (Growth plan): $79/month ($948/year)
- Google Places API: $850/month ($10,200/year)
- Annual savings: $9,252
Real Estate Platform - 200,000 queries/month
- Camino AI (Scale plan): $299/month ($3,588/year)
- Google Places API: $3,400/month ($40,800/year)
- Annual savings: $37,212
AI Chatbot - 5,000 queries/month
- Camino AI (Pay-as-you-go): $5/month ($60/year)
- Google Places API: $85/month ($1,020/year)
- Annual savings: $960
What's Included in All Plans
- ✅ Natural language location queries
- ✅ AI-powered result ranking (Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite)
- ✅ Multi-modal route planning (car, bike, foot)
- ✅ Spatial relationship calculations
- ✅ Location context analysis
- ✅ Multi-stop journey planning
- ✅ MCP server integration
- ✅ Global OpenStreetMap coverage
- ✅ Human-readable AI summaries
- ✅ JSON REST API + JSON-RPC (MCP)
- ✅ Dashboard with usage analytics
- ✅ Email support
Enterprise Features
Custom enterprise plans include:
- Custom volume pricing and discounts
- Dedicated support channel (Slack/Discord)
- SLA guarantees (99.9% uptime)
- Priority feature requests
- Custom rate limits
- Quarterly business reviews
- Custom integrations and partnerships
Contact sales@getcamino.ai for enterprise pricing.
Rate Limits
Default rate limit (all plans)
30 requests/minute
Burst limit
60 requests/minute (short bursts)
Enterprise custom limits
Contact sales
Billing and Payment
- Payment methods: Credit card, debit card (via Stripe)
- Billing cycle: Monthly, starting from signup date
- Invoicing: Available for Scale and Enterprise plans
- Cancellation: Cancel anytime, prorated refunds for monthly plans
- Usage tracking: Real-time usage dashboard
- Overage protection: Set usage alerts and limits
Free Tier Details
- 1,000 calls per month included with all accounts
- Resets on the 1st of each month
- No credit card required to sign up
- Full access to all features (no feature restrictions)
- Can upgrade to paid plan anytime
- Perfect for:
- Personal projects
- Testing and development
- MVPs and prototypes
- Learning and experimentation
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I exceed my plan limit?
Overage is charged at your plan's per-call rate. For example, Starter plan overage is $0.00076/call. You can set usage alerts in the dashboard.
Can I change plans mid-month?
Yes, upgrades take effect immediately. Downgrades take effect at the next billing cycle.
Do unused calls roll over?
No, plan allowances reset monthly. Only the free tier's 1,000 calls reset each month.
Is there a startup discount?
Yes! Early-stage startups can apply for 50% off for the first year. Email startups@getcamino.ai.
What about non-profits or educational use?
We offer discounted pricing for registered non-profits and educational institutions. Contact hello@getcamino.ai.