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GitHub Contribution Chart Generator vs OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option)

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

APIGitHub Contribution Chart GeneratorHEALTHY68OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option)REACHABLE100
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d79.4%100%
Uptime · 30d85.0%100%
P50 · ms4374519
P95 · ms49921010
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified (derived from public GitHub profile data)Unverified
Free tierFree — no keyFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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GitHub Contribution Chart Generator vs OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option): common questions

Which is more reliable, GitHub Contribution Chart Generator or OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option)?

On our scheduled checks, OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) leads on measured uptime — GitHub Contribution Chart Generator at 79.4% versus OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) 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, GitHub Contribution Chart Generator or OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option)?

OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) has the lower median latency in our checks — GitHub Contribution Chart Generator responds in 4374 ms versus OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) at 519 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 GitHub Contribution Chart Generator and OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) need an API key?

GitHub Contribution Chart Generator needs no key, while OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for GitHub Contribution Chart Generator first.

Can I call GitHub Contribution Chart Generator and OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) from the browser?

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

Are GitHub Contribution Chart Generator and OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) free for commercial use?

GitHub Contribution Chart Generator 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.