shipapis
StarSubmit an APISubmit API

OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) vs User Data Scraper

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

APIOpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option)REACHABLE100User Data ScraperHEALTHY94
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms519436
P95 · ms10101285
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
operationalpartialdownno data

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

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

Both are neck-and-neck — OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) and User Data Scraper 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 User Data Scraper?

User Data Scraper has the lower median latency in our checks — OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) responds in 519 ms versus User Data Scraper at 436 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 User Data Scraper need an API key?

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

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

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

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