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Ambee vs OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option)

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIAmbeeNEW—OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option)REACHABLE—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Ambee vs OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option): common questions

Which is more reliable, Ambee or OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option)?

On our scheduled checks, OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) leads on measured uptime — Ambee at —% versus OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do Ambee and OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — Ambee uses an API key and OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.

Can I call Ambee and OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) from the browser?

Only OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Ambee needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Ambee and OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) free for commercial use?

Ambee has unclear commercial terms, and OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.