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OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) vs Sofiaplan

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

APIOpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option)REACHABLE100SofiaplanHEALTHY80
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms5191666
P95 · ms10103475
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesno
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 Sofiaplan: common questions

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

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

OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) has the lower median latency in our checks — OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) responds in 519 ms versus Sofiaplan at 1666 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 Sofiaplan need an API key?

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

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

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

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