Mmaps by Arkraft
Affordable Mapping for African Innovation
Africa-first mapping platform designed to make location services accessible to every African developer and business.
The African Mapping Challenge
The Problem
- Google Maps API costs $200+/month for moderate usage - prohibitive for African startups
- African cities often have incomplete or outdated mapping data
- Limited support for African-specific use cases and routing challenges
Our Solution
- Affordable pricing starting at $5/month - 80% cheaper than alternatives
- Africa-first data with complete coverage of cities, towns, and rural areas
- Built for African infrastructure and connectivity realities
Why Choose Mmaps?
Built specifically for African developers and businesses
Africa-First Data
Prioritizing complete coverage of African cities, towns, and rural areas with regular updates.
Flexible Pricing
Pay-per-use models starting at $5/month - 80% cheaper than alternatives.
Dual Provider Option
Use our affordable APIs or integrate with Google Maps at negotiated rates.
Developer Friendly
Standard REST APIs, SDKs for Web, iOS, Android, Flutter.
Built For African Innovation
Perfect solutions for Africa's unique challenges
Logistics & Delivery
Route optimization, real-time tracking, and delivery management for African road networks.
Ride-Hailing Apps
Affordable mapping for taxi and motorcycle taxi services across African cities.
Agricultural Tech
Farm mapping, crop monitoring, and supply chain tracking for rural areas.
Government Planning
Urban planning, infrastructure development, and public service mapping.
Humanitarian Organizations
Disaster response coordination, refugee camp mapping, and aid distribution.
Real Estate Platforms
Property listings, neighborhood mapping, and location-based search.
How We Compare
| Feature | Mmaps | Google Maps | Here Maps |
|---|---|---|---|
| African Coverage | ????????? | ?????? | ???? |
| Price (100K calls/mo) | $29 | $200+ | $150 |
| Offline Support | Yes | Limited | Yes |
| Local Support | 24/7 Kenya-based | Email only | EU-based |
| African Roads & Routes | Optimized | Basic | Limited |
*Pricing based on standard API usage tiers. Actual costs may vary based on specific features and usage patterns.
Be Among the First to Try Mmaps
Early adopters get 6 months free + input on roadmap
Apply for Beta AccessLimited spots available. Priority given to African startups and organizations.
Our Roadmap
Transparent development timeline for Mmaps
Q1 2024: Beta Launch
Nairobi metro area with complete coverage
Basic APIs: Geocoding, Places, Static Maps
Q2 2024: Major African Cities
Expand to Lagos, Cairo, Johannesburg, Cape Town
Directions API, Traffic data, Public transport routes
Q3 2024: Mobile SDKs
Native iOS and Android SDKs
Flutter SDK, React Native components, Offline caching
Q4 2024: Full Continent Coverage
Complete coverage of all African nations
Advanced routing, Satellite imagery integration, Analytics
Technical Preview
Base Map Rendering
High-performance vector tiles with custom styling
Places API
Search, autocomplete, and place details
Directions & Routing
Traffic-aware routing for African roads
Geocoding
Address lookup and reverse geocoding
Static Maps API
Custom map images for embeddings
REST APIs
Standard RESTful endpoints with JSON
Ready to Transform African Mapping?
Join the beta program and help shape the future of African location services.
