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Geocodify.com vs Nominatim (OSM)

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

APIGeocodify.comREACHABLE99Nominatim (OSM)HEALTHY96
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms615332
P95 · ms2409990
AuthapiKeyuserAgent
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearno
Data licenseUnverifiedODbL (OpenStreetMap)
Free tierFree tier — API key required1 req/sec, identified UA required
Rate limitUnpublished1/sec hard — per application
In directory since2026-07-052026-05-02
operationalpartialdownno data

Geocodify.com vs Nominatim (OSM): common questions

Which is more reliable, Geocodify.com or Nominatim (OSM)?

On our scheduled checks, Nominatim (OSM) leads on measured uptime — Geocodify.com at 99.02% versus Nominatim (OSM) at 100% 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, Geocodify.com or Nominatim (OSM)?

Nominatim (OSM) has the lower median latency in our checks — Geocodify.com responds in 615 ms versus Nominatim (OSM) at 332 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 Geocodify.com and Nominatim (OSM) need an API key?

Nominatim (OSM) needs no key, while Geocodify.com requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Nominatim (OSM) first.

Can I call Geocodify.com and Nominatim (OSM) from the browser?

Yes — both Geocodify.com and Nominatim (OSM) 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 Geocodify.com and Nominatim (OSM) free for commercial use?

Geocodify.com has unclear commercial terms, and Nominatim (OSM) is personal/non-commercial only. 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.