About OpenCage
OpenCage provides easy-to-use, worldwide geocoding and geosearch APIs built on open data. The service emphasizes OpenStreetMap data and offers forward and reverse geocoding, autosuggest, and data enrichment such as timezones, Wikidata IDs, UN/LOCODEs, and what3words. It supports SDKs for 40+ languages, tutorials, and transparent pricing, with GDPR-compliant European hosting and EU data centers.
Key features
- Worldwide geocoding and geosearch powered by open data (OpenStreetMap)
- Forward and reverse geocoding API with outputs in JSON, GeoJSON, XML, and Google-compatible formats
- Geosearch autosuggest and drop-in JavaScript library for forms/maps
- SDKs and tutorials for 40+ languages/frameworks; integrations with common maps libraries (Leaflet, OpenLayers, MapLibre)
- Data enrichment (timezones, Wikidata IDs, UN/LOCODEs, what3words, etc.)
- Generous free testing tier and predictable pricing with subscription and one-time plans
- GDPR-compliant with EU hosting, redundant EU data centers, and OpenStreetMap Foundation memberships
Why choose OpenCage?
- Open data basis reduces vendor lock-in and avoids proprietary constraints
- Global coverage with up-to-date OpenStreetMap data and continual updates
- Transparent, flat pricing without surge pricing and flexible billing options (subscriptions or one-time plans)
- Strong security and compliance (256-bit HTTPS, GDPR) and reliable uptime monitoring
- Active community and industry backing (OpenMap/OpenStreetMap Foundation memberships)
Pricing
Geocoding API and GeosearchPricing (EUR):
- Free trial: 2,500 requests/day; 1 req/sec; no credit card required
- Small: €110/month; 10,000 requests/day; 15 req/sec; files up to 10,000 rows; ~€0.15 per 1,000 requests
- Medium: €450/month; 30,000 requests/day; 20 req/sec; files up to 10,000 rows; ~€0.12 per 1,000 requests
- Large: €900/month; 125,000 requests/day; 25 req/sec; files up to 10,000 rows; ~€0.12 per 1,000 requests
- Enterprise: from €1,800/month; 300,000 requests/day; 40 req/sec Geosearch pricing follows the same tiers as Geocoding, with the same monthly and usage limits. Note: Plans are available as subscriptions or one-time geocoding plans; data can be stored permanently; VAT included where applicable.