shipapis
StarSubmit an APISubmit API

OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) vs Umeå Open Data

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

APIOpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option)REACHABLE100Umeå Open DataHEALTHY55
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%89.2%
Uptime · 30d100%81.7%
P50 · ms5191445
P95 · ms10104863
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedVaries by dataset (municipal open data; see portal)
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — open data portal, no key
Rate limitUnpublished1000 req/window · 999 remaining · resets 2026-07-09 00:00:00+00:00
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) vs Umeå Open Data: common questions

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

On our scheduled checks, OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) leads on measured uptime — OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) at 100% versus Umeå Open Data at 89.2% 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 Umeå Open Data?

OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) has the lower median latency in our checks — OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) responds in 519 ms versus Umeå Open Data at 1445 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 Umeå Open Data need an API key?

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

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

Yes — both OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) and Umeå Open Data 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 Umeå Open Data free for commercial use?

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