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BigDataCloud Geocode vs openrouteservice.org

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

APIBigDataCloud GeocodeNEW—openrouteservice.orgNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key may be required for production
Rate limitUnpublished300 req/window · 299 remaining · resets 2026-07-08T16:35:00.355819Z
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

BigDataCloud Geocode vs openrouteservice.org: common questions

Which is more reliable, BigDataCloud Geocode or openrouteservice.org?

On our scheduled checks, openrouteservice.org leads on measured uptime — BigDataCloud Geocode at —% versus openrouteservice.org 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 BigDataCloud Geocode and openrouteservice.org need an API key?

BigDataCloud Geocode needs no key, while openrouteservice.org requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for BigDataCloud Geocode first.

Can I call BigDataCloud Geocode and openrouteservice.org from the browser?

Yes — both BigDataCloud Geocode and openrouteservice.org 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 openrouteservice.org free for commercial use?

BigDataCloud Geocode has unclear commercial terms, and openrouteservice.org 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.