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OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) vs WhatIsMyIP API

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

APIOpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option)REACHABLE100WhatIsMyIP APIHEALTHY98
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms519227
P95 · ms1010672
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
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 WhatIsMyIP API: common questions

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

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

WhatIsMyIP API has the lower median latency in our checks — OpenCaged Geocoder (Open Source option) responds in 519 ms versus WhatIsMyIP API at 227 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 WhatIsMyIP API need an API key?

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

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

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

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