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OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) vs SnapshotAPI

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

APIOpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option)REACHABLE100SnapshotAPIDEAD0
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%6.9%
Uptime · 30d100%0.0%
P50 · ms519396
P95 · ms1010547
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) vs SnapshotAPI: common questions

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

On our scheduled checks, OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) leads on measured uptime — OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) at 100% versus SnapshotAPI at 6.9% 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, OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) or SnapshotAPI?

SnapshotAPI has the lower median latency in our checks — OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) responds in 519 ms versus SnapshotAPI at 396 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 SnapshotAPI need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) uses an API key and SnapshotAPI 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 SnapshotAPI from the browser?

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

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