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OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) vs REST Countries

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

APIOpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option)REACHABLE100REST CountriesHEALTHY96
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms519328
P95 · ms10101189
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearyes
Data licenseUnverifiedMPL-2.0
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredUnlimited
Rate limitUnpublishedNone published
In directory since2026-07-052026-05-02
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OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) vs REST Countries: common questions

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

Both are neck-and-neck — OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) and REST Countries 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 REST Countries?

REST Countries has the lower median latency in our checks — OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) responds in 519 ms versus REST Countries at 328 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 REST Countries need an API key?

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

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

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

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

OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) has unclear commercial terms, and REST Countries allows commercial use on its free tier. 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.