Onyx Bazaar vs OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option)
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Onyx Bazaar vs OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option): common questions
Which is more reliable, Onyx Bazaar or OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option)?
Both are neck-and-neck — Onyx Bazaar 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, Onyx Bazaar or OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option)?
OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) has the lower median latency in our checks — Onyx Bazaar responds in 607 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 Onyx Bazaar and OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) need an API key?
Onyx Bazaar needs no key, while OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Onyx Bazaar first.
Can I call Onyx Bazaar and OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) from the browser?
Yes — both Onyx Bazaar 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 Onyx Bazaar and OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) free for commercial use?
Onyx Bazaar 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.