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BigDataCloud Geocode vs Open-Elevation API

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

APIBigDataCloud GeocodeDYING71Open-Elevation APIHEALTHY86
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d53.9%92.2%
Uptime · 30d48.3%88.3%
P50 · ms193739
P95 · ms6104287
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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BigDataCloud Geocode vs Open-Elevation API: common questions

Which is more reliable, BigDataCloud Geocode or Open-Elevation API?

On our scheduled checks, Open-Elevation API leads on measured uptime — BigDataCloud Geocode at 53.9% versus Open-Elevation API at 92.2% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Which is faster, BigDataCloud Geocode or Open-Elevation API?

BigDataCloud Geocode has the lower median latency in our checks — BigDataCloud Geocode responds in 193 ms versus Open-Elevation API at 739 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.

Do BigDataCloud Geocode and Open-Elevation API need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — BigDataCloud Geocode is callable with no signup, and Open-Elevation API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call BigDataCloud Geocode and Open-Elevation API from the browser?

Yes — both BigDataCloud Geocode and Open-Elevation API send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.

Are BigDataCloud Geocode and Open-Elevation API free for commercial use?

BigDataCloud Geocode has unclear commercial terms, and Open-Elevation API 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.