Site Maps Pricing: Pay As You Go vs Subscription
Site Maps Pricing: Pay As You Go vs Subscription
Site maps pricing confuses buyers because tools mix credits, km² caps, format upsells, and "free" viewers that never ship CAD. In 2026 UrbanEyes Site Maps uses a clear model: a free ring up to 1 km, pay as you go (PAYG) for individual large exports, and monthly subscriptions with tokens for studios that export many unique sites.
This guide explains UrbanEyes pricing math and how it compares to CityWeft and TopoExport buying patterns.
UrbanEyes Site Maps pricing at a glance
| Model | Price (2026) | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Free ring | €0 | Test quality, student early crits |
| Pay as you go | ~€18 to €110 | One-off sites, competitions, rare exports |
| Basic subscription | €20/month, 10 tokens | Small studios, monthly project count |
| Pro subscription | €30/month, 20 tokens | Active design teams |
| Pro+ subscription | €80/month, 40 tokens | High volume + Proximity Map layer |
Tokens and PAYG rings unlock full format exports: PNG, SVG, GeoJSON, KMZ, DXF, DWG, GLB, glTF, OBJ, STL, PLY, 3DM, SketchUp DAE, with standard layers plus Proximity on Pro+.
Product URL: urbaneyes.in/maps
What the free tier actually includes
UrbanEyes free ring (up to 1 km) is real export access, not a demo wall.
Typical free-ring focus:
- Core deliverables such as PNG, GLB, and AutoCAD DXF/DWG
- Layer toggles for buildings, roads, railways, waterways, trees/parks, topography, Transit Map
Full SVG and the complete multi-format zip align with paid rings and tokens. Test free first; pay when SVG, GeoJSON, or every 3D format must land in one folder.
Pay as you go: when single purchases win
Choose PAYG when:
- You export one or two unique rings this month
- Ring size exceeds free tier but you do not expect repeat volume
- A competition deadline needs a large context area once
PAYG spans roughly €18 to €110 depending on ring size and area. One payment should deliver the full format bundle, not per-file upsells.
Example scenarios:
- Boutique firm, one client site this quarter → PAYG
- Student final thesis, larger ring once → PAYG may beat a month sub
- Architect testing two competing sites → two PAYG exports or two tokens
Subscriptions: when tokens beat PAYG
Choose a subscription when:
- You export three or more unique paid rings per month regularly
- Juniors run parallel studio sites every week
- You want Proximity Map (Pro+ tier)
- Predictable billing helps finance more than variable PAYG
Token math (simplified):
- Basic: €20 / 10 tokens = €2 effective per export if you use all tokens
- Pro: €30 / 20 tokens = €1.50 per export at full utilization
- Pro+: €80 / 40 tokens = €2 per export with Proximity layer access
Unused tokens do not help you - pick the tier matching realistic monthly site count.
PAYG vs subscription decision tree
How many unique paid exports this month?
├─ 0 → Free ring only
├─ 1 to 2 → PAYG likely cheaper
├─ 3 to 8 → Compare Pro vs PAYG total
└─ 9+ → Pro or Pro+ usually wins
Add ring size: very large rings at top PAYG prices may still beat subscriptions if they are one-time.
What competitors charge (comparison framework)
CityWeft pricing is market and plan dependent, often premium-oriented. Strong LoD2 Revit exports in covered cities may justify higher per-site cost - compare deliverables, not brand.
TopoExport uses area and plan limits with strong topo/vector packaging (DXF, OBJ, SVG, IFC). Map their credits to your km² needs.
UrbanEyes advantage for many firms: published token tiers, free ring, and all formats every paid export.
Hidden costs to watch on any platform
- Format upsells (CAD cheap, SVG or 3D extra)
- Area surprises (price jumps at km² thresholds)
- Cleanup labor (bad linework costs senior hours)
- Tool switching (maps here, analysis elsewhere)
UrbanEyes reduces switching cost by continuing into Deep Analysis on the same site.
Student and yearly options
Students should start on the free ring, then check student discounts on Basic/Pro after school-email verification when SVG and tokens matter.
Yearly billing may include promotional months equivalent - confirm at checkout on urbaneyes.in/maps.
Sample monthly budgets
| Studio profile | Likely choice | Rough monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Solo architect, 1 site | PAYG | €18 to €40 |
| Design studio, 5 sites | Pro | €30 |
| Urban design lab, 15 sites | Pro+ | €80 |
| Student thesis month | Free + 1 PAYG | €0 to €30 |
Adjust to your actual ring sizes.
How to buy without regret
- Export free ring and validate CAD/3D quality
- Estimate unique sites per month for the next 90 days
- Price one large ring on PAYG vs token tier
- Upgrade to Pro+ only if Proximity Map is part of every brief
- Re-evaluate quarterly - do not auto-pay a tier you underuse
Get started free
Open UrbanEyes Site Maps, use the free ring, then pick PAYG or a subscription only when your export count proves it.
FAQ
What is UrbanEyes site maps pricing in 2026?
Free ring up to 1 km; pay as you go roughly €18 to €110 by area; subscriptions Basic €20/10 tokens, Pro €30/20 tokens, Pro+ €80/40 tokens with Proximity Map on Pro+.
Is pay as you go or subscription cheaper?
PAYG is cheaper for one or two exports per month. Subscriptions win when you regularly use most of your monthly tokens on unique sites.
What does the free ring include?
Core formats such as PNG, GLB, and AutoCAD DXF/DWG for up to 1 km context without a paid plan.
Do tokens roll over forever?
Check current UrbanEyes terms at purchase. Plan assuming monthly tokens match monthly studio volume.
How does UrbanEyes pricing compare to CityWeft or TopoExport?
UrbanEyes publishes token and PAYG rates with all formats on paid exports. Competitor plans vary by region and feature - compare cost per full deliverable set for your typical site.
Does site maps pricing include UrbanEyes site analysis?
Maps pricing covers Site Maps exports. Deep Analysis is a separate product path on the same UrbanEyes account when you need metrics beyond context geometry.
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