AI-generated Key Takeaways
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The Air Quality API utilizes a pay-as-you-go pricing model, charging based on usage per request, with varying rates depending on volume.
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To use the API, you need to enable billing for your Google Cloud project and include an API key with each request.
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While usage is generally unlimited, there's a query rate limit of 6,000 requests per minute for each API method.
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You can manage your costs by setting daily usage quota limits in the Google Cloud console.
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A $200 monthly credit is applicable for qualifying Google Maps Platform SKUs until February 28, 2025, after which it will be replaced by a free usage threshold.
SKU details and pricing for the Air Quality API
The following table shows the SKU details and pricing for the Air Quality API.
| Category | SKU Details | SKU Pricing |
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Essentials
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SKU: Air Quality | Main pricing list
India pricing list |
Adjust quota
Quota limits define the maximum number of requests allowed for a specific API or service within a given timeframe. When the number of requests in your project reaches the quota limit, your service stops responding to requests.
To modify a quota value for your API, follow these steps:
- In the Cloud console, navigate to Google Maps Platform > Quotas .
- Select the API for which you want to modify the quota.
- Identify the quota value that you want to change, and select it using the checkbox.
- Click Edit , enter a new quota value, and click Submit request .
View quota increase requests
To view all quota increase requests, including past and pending requests:
- In the Cloud console, navigate to Google Maps Platform > Quotas .
- Select the API for which you want to view the quota increase request.
- Click Increase Requests .
Terms of Use restrictions
For information on terms of use, see policies for the Air Quality API , and the License Restrictions section of the Google Maps Platform Terms of Service.
