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OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) vs OWASP API Security Project

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

APIOpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option)REACHABLE100OWASP API Security ProjectHEALTHY98
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms519205
P95 · ms10101646
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) vs OWASP API Security Project: common questions

Which is more reliable, OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) or OWASP API Security Project?

Both are neck-and-neck — OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) and OWASP API Security Project 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, OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) or OWASP API Security Project?

OWASP API Security Project has the lower median latency in our checks — OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) responds in 519 ms versus OWASP API Security Project at 205 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 OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) and OWASP API Security Project need an API key?

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

Can I call OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) and OWASP API Security Project from the browser?

Yes — both OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) and OWASP API Security Project 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 OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) and OWASP API Security Project free for commercial use?

OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) has unclear commercial terms, and OWASP API Security Project 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.