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openAFRICA vs OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option)

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

APIopenAFRICADEAD0OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option)REACHABLE100
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d1.0%100%
Uptime · 30d1.7%100%
P50 · ms177519
P95 · ms1771010
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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openAFRICA vs OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option): common questions

Which is more reliable, openAFRICA or OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option)?

On our scheduled checks, OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) leads on measured uptime — openAFRICA at 1.0% 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, openAFRICA or OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option)?

openAFRICA has the lower median latency in our checks — openAFRICA responds in 177 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 openAFRICA and OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) need an API key?

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

Can I call openAFRICA and OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) from the browser?

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

Are openAFRICA and OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) free for commercial use?

openAFRICA 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.