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OpenCage Geocoding API
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OpenCage Geocoding API: Geocoding API on open data, with permissive storage terms. what3words: Every 3m square in the world has a unique three-word address.

OpenCage Geocoding APIwhat3words
CategoryGeocoding, Routing & Location APIsGeocoding, Routing & Location APIs
Pricing modelFreemiumFreemium
Starts atSee websiteSee website
Free tierFree trial with daily request limitFree app; API plans
Open sourceNoNo
Software licence——
APIYesYes
PlatformsAPIWeb, iOS, Android, API
Made byOpenCagewhat3words
Commercial usePaid planCheck terms
Export / print imagesAllowedCheck terms
Offline / cachingCheck termsCheck terms
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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 alternatives

what3words features

  • Three-word addresses
  • Apps and API
  • AutoSuggest
  • Offline SDK
what3words alternatives

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