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OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) vs RestoSignals

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

APIOpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option)REACHABLE100RestoSignalsREACHABLE100
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms263748
P95 · ms1068748
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-10-19
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OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) vs RestoSignals: common questions

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

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

OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) has the lower median latency in our checks — OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) responds in 263 ms versus RestoSignals at 748 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 RestoSignals need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) uses an API key and RestoSignals uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.

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

Only OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. RestoSignals 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 RestoSignals free for commercial use?

OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) has unclear commercial terms, and RestoSignals 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.