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OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) vs ValidEU API

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

APIOpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option)REACHABLE100ValidEU APIHEALTHY97
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms519273
P95 · ms1010786
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 ValidEU API: common questions

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

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

ValidEU API has the lower median latency in our checks — OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) responds in 519 ms versus ValidEU API at 273 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 ValidEU API need an API key?

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

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

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