OpenCage Geocoding API: Geocoding API on open data, with permissive storage terms. OSRM: High-performance open-source routing engine.
| OpenCage Geocoding API | OSRM | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Geocoding, Routing & Location APIs | Geocoding, Routing & Location APIs |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Open source |
| Starts at | See website | Free |
| Free tier | Free trial with daily request limit | — |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| Software licence | — | BSD-2-Clause |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | API | Linux, API |
| Made by | OpenCage | — |
| Commercial use | Paid plan | Check terms |
| Export / print images | Allowed | Check terms |
| Offline / caching | Check terms | Check terms |
| Visits from MapTools | 2 | 2 |
| Visit | Visit |
OpenCage Geocoding API features
- Forward and reverse geocoding
- Worldwide coverage
- Storable results
- SDKs in many languages
Results can be stored. Attribution to OpenStreetMap is appreciated.
OpenCage Geocoding API alternativesOSRM features
- Very fast routing
- Distance tables
- Map matching
- Self-hosted
Summary based on public information. Check each provider's current pricing and terms.