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Microlink.io vs OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option)

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

APIMicrolink.ioNEW—OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option)REACHABLE—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseN/A — returns metadata extracted from the URL you passUnverified
Free tierFree tier — no key required (Pro plans need a key)Free tier — API key required
Rate limitFree tier is rate-limited per day (see pricing)Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Microlink.io vs OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option): common questions

Which is more reliable, Microlink.io or OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option)?

On our scheduled checks, OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) leads on measured uptime — Microlink.io at —% versus OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do Microlink.io and OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) need an API key?

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

Can I call Microlink.io and OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) from the browser?

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

Microlink.io 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.