OpenCage Geocoding
Geocoding API built on open data sources (OpenStreetMap, GeoNames, etc.) that converts addresses to coordinates (forward) and coordinates to addresses (reverse) with global coverage.
Best When
You need reliable, globally consistent geocoding built on open data, with a simple REST API, affordable pricing, and no Google dependency.
Avoid When
You need Google Maps-quality address matching in the US, or you need POI/place search beyond address resolution.
Use Cases
- • Converting user-entered addresses to lat/lon coordinates for map display in agent workflows
- • Reverse geocoding GPS coordinates to human-readable addresses
- • Address normalization and standardization across multiple data sources
- • Batch geocoding of address lists for data enrichment pipelines
- • Location extraction from unstructured text for geographic analysis agents
Not For
- • Place search or POI discovery (use Foursquare or Google Places API)
- • Real-time navigation or routing (use TomTom or HERE)
- • Very high accuracy address validation for mail/shipping (use Smarty or USPS)
- • High-volume free geocoding at commercial scale
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