Stop overspending
Open data via OpenCage costs a fraction of Mapbox
Experts in geocoding
Geocoding is one
of many, many different geospatial services Mapbox provides.
We focus purely on geocoding.
Our geocoding API is simpler, focused, much more affordable,
and we have SDKs for 40+ languages to make the transition
straight-forward.
Great value for money, and a responsive team. OpenCage has been a reliable partner as we've grown MileCatcher.
Lars Boesen
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Founder
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MileCatcher
Stop Over-Spending
Why pay 10-20x more than you need to?
We offer affordable, predictable pricing, with no long-term commitment required, and all the benefits of using open data.
Comparing geocoding services?
See our Geocoding Buyer's Guide for a full list of all the factors to consider.The benefits of Open Data
- Use data wherever you like
- Store it as long as you need
- Benefit from continual fixes of the crowd
Feature Comparison
Both services cover the basics:
forward geocoding, reverse geocoding, and worldwide coverage.
Where we differ is in what you can do with the data afterwards,
privacy, pricing,
and cost predictability.
| OpenCage geocoding | Mapbox geocoding | |
|---|---|---|
| forward geocoding | ||
| reverse geocoding | ||
| data: worldwide coverage | ||
| data: can be stored (cached) forever | only if you pay much more | |
| data: can be shown on any map | ||
| data: annotations timezones, FIPS codes, NUTS codes and many more |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an easy way to test OpenCage?
Yes, try
our demo page,
or register for a free-trial
(requires just an email, takes 1 min).
Does OpenCage require a long-term commitment?
No, cancel whenever you like for any reason.
Can I use OpenCage and Mapbox?
Yes. Some customers use multiple services as a way
to significantly reduce their costs.
As an example read our
guide to using OpenCage and Google.
The principle holds just as well with Mapbox or others.
Satisfied OpenCage Customers
2,500 geocoding API requests/day - No credit card required