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OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) vs Universities List

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

APIOpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option)REACHABLE100Universities ListHEALTHY94
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms519510
P95 · ms10102076
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesno
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 Universities List: common questions

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

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

Universities List has the lower median latency in our checks — OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) responds in 519 ms versus Universities List at 510 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 Universities List need an API key?

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

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

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

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