MapTools
Nominatim
vs
Projection Wizard

Nominatim: Open-source geocoding with OpenStreetMap data. Projection Wizard: Find the right map projection for your area.

NominatimProjection Wizard
CategoryGeocoding, Routing & Location APIsCartography & Map Design
Pricing modelOpen sourceFree
Starts atFreeFree
Free tier——
Open sourceYesNo
Software licenceGPL-3.0 (software), ODbL (data)—
APIYes—
PlatformsAPI, LinuxWeb
Made by——
Commercial useWith conditionsCheck terms
Export / print imagesAllowedCheck terms
Offline / cachingAllowedCheck terms
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Nominatim features

  • Forward and reverse geocoding
  • OpenStreetMap data
  • Self-hostable
  • Structured and free-form search

The public nominatim.openstreetmap.org instance allows at most 1 request per second and no bulk geocoding. Self-host for heavy or commercial workloads.

Nominatim alternatives

Projection Wizard features

  • Extent-based recommendations
  • Equal-area and conformal options
  • PROJ and WKT output
Projection Wizard alternatives

Summary based on public information. Check each provider's current pricing and terms.