OpenCage

What is OpenCage?

OpenCage offers a geocoding API that provides both forward (address to coordinates) and reverse (coordinates to address) geocoding services. It aggregates open geographic data sources, including OpenStreetMap, to deliver global coverage. The service emphasizes simplicity, affordability, and privacy, making it suitable for developers and businesses seeking reliable geolocation solutions without vendor lock-in.

Key Features

• Forward and Reverse Geocoding: Convert addresses to coordinates and vice versa with high accuracy.

• Worldwide Coverage: Utilizes multiple open data sources to ensure comprehensive global geocoding capabilities.

• Data Enrichment: Provides additional information such as timezones, country codes, and more alongside geocoding results.

• Flexible Licensing: Offers permissive licensing, allowing for caching and display of results on any map platform.

• Privacy-Focused: Fully GDPR-compliant with data centers located in the EU, ensuring user data privacy.

• Developer-Friendly: Supports over 30 programming languages and frameworks, with extensive documentation and tutorials.

Pricing

OpenCage offers a transparent and flexible pricing structure:

• Free Trial: 2,500 requests per day without requiring a credit card.

• Subscription Plans: Monthly plans starting at €45/month for 10,000 requests per day, scaling up to €900/month for 300,000 requests per day.

• One-Time Plans: Purchase a set number of requests to be used within a year, suitable for projects with variable usage patterns.

Compared to other providers, OpenCage's pricing is competitive.

Getting Started

To begin using OpenCage:

1. Sign Up: Create a free account.

2. Obtain API Key: Access your dashboard to retrieve your API key.

3. Integrate API: Utilize the API in your application using available SDKs or directly via HTTP requests.

4. Explore Tutorials: Refer to the comprehensive tutorials and documentation to implement geocoding functionalities effectively.