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GLEIF LEI API vs OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option)

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

APIGLEIF LEI APIHEALTHY65OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option)REACHABLE100
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms1052519
P95 · ms24721010
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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GLEIF LEI API vs OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option): common questions

Which is more reliable, GLEIF LEI API or OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option)?

Both are neck-and-neck — GLEIF LEI API 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, GLEIF LEI API or OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option)?

OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) has the lower median latency in our checks — GLEIF LEI API responds in 1052 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 GLEIF LEI API and OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) need an API key?

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

Can I call GLEIF LEI API and OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) from the browser?

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

GLEIF LEI API 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.