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InfraNode Open Data API vs Nominatim (OSM)

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

APIInfraNode Open Data APIHEALTHY93Nominatim (OSM)HEALTHY96
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms263332
P95 · ms498990
AuthnoneuserAgent
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearno
Data licenseUnverifiedODbL (OpenStreetMap)
Free tierFree — limits not published1 req/sec, identified UA required
Rate limit300 req/window · 299 remaining · resets 1783517525.65041781/sec hard — per application
In directory since2026-07-052026-05-02
operationalpartialdownno data

InfraNode Open Data API vs Nominatim (OSM): common questions

Which is more reliable, InfraNode Open Data API or Nominatim (OSM)?

Both are neck-and-neck — InfraNode Open Data API and Nominatim (OSM) 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, InfraNode Open Data API or Nominatim (OSM)?

InfraNode Open Data API has the lower median latency in our checks — InfraNode Open Data API responds in 263 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 InfraNode Open Data API and Nominatim (OSM) need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — InfraNode Open Data API is callable with no signup, and Nominatim (OSM) is keyless with a required User-Agent header. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call InfraNode Open Data API and Nominatim (OSM) from the browser?

Yes — both InfraNode Open Data API 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 InfraNode Open Data API and Nominatim (OSM) free for commercial use?

InfraNode Open Data API 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.