OpenCage Geocoder

What OpenCage Geocoder is

OpenCage Geocoder is an API for converting addresses or place names into coordinates, and coordinates into place information. It combines multiple open geocoders behind one API and describes its coverage as worldwide. Its Geosearch JavaScript library provides location autosuggest for forms and maps, with examples for Leaflet, OpenLayers, and MapLibre. Results can include timezones, Wikidata IDs, NUTS and FIPS codes, speed limits, UN/LOCODEs, and what3words. OpenCage lists SDKs and tutorials for more than 40 programming languages and frameworks, and accepts CSV, ODS, TSV, TXT, XLS, and XLSX uploads. The free trial costs nothing and is for testing only: it allows 2,500 requests per day, one request per second, and spreadsheet files of up to 100 rows. The X-Small plan costs €45 a month; the pricing note lists a starting price of $50/mo. OpenCage was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. The company says its website and geocoding servers are hosted in the EU, queries are deleted after six months, and queries are not used to train AI or machine-learning systems. The API also supports a no_record parameter to prevent keeping a query record.

Who it suits

It suits developers who need address or place-name geocoding, reverse geocoding, or location autosuggest for maps and forms. The trial is limited to testing, while paid plans offer higher request limits and other listed features.

Limits

The free trial allows 2,500 requests per day, one request per second, and spreadsheet files up to 100 rows; it is for testing only. Geosearch supports four languages, excludes full street addresses, and returns only a subset of location data.

Getting started

1. Visit the OpenCage website.
2. Choose the free trial for testing or review the paid plans.
3. Use the API or web access for geocoding.
4. Use the Geosearch JavaScript library for location suggestions in forms or maps.
5. Consult the listed language and framework SDKs and tutorials for integration.

Verdict

OpenCage combines geocoding and location autosuggest with extensive integrations and optional location data. Check the trial limits and Geosearch constraints against your needs before choosing a plan.