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IP Geolocation API vs OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option)

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

APIIP Geolocation APIHEALTHY95OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option)REACHABLE100
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d94.1%100%
Uptime · 30d90.0%100%
P50 · ms257519
P95 · ms6541010
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnoyes
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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IP Geolocation API vs OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option): common questions

Which is more reliable, IP Geolocation API or OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option)?

On our scheduled checks, OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) leads on measured uptime — IP Geolocation API at 94.1% 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, IP Geolocation API or OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option)?

IP Geolocation API has the lower median latency in our checks — IP Geolocation API responds in 257 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 IP Geolocation API and OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) need an API key?

IP Geolocation 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 IP Geolocation API first.

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

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

Are IP Geolocation API and OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) free for commercial use?

IP Geolocation 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.