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Gladia vs OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option)

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

APIGladiaHEALTHY76OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option)REACHABLE100
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms1203519
P95 · ms41211010
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key may be required for productionFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Gladia vs OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option): common questions

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

Both are neck-and-neck — Gladia and OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, Gladia or OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option)?

OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) has the lower median latency in our checks — Gladia responds in 1203 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 Gladia and OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — Gladia 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 Gladia and OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) from the browser?

Yes — both Gladia and OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) 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 Gladia and OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) free for commercial use?

Gladia 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.