OpenCage provides a cloud-based geocoding API that enables developers and organizations to convert between geographic coordinates and place names (forward and reverse geocoding) using open data sources. The service is designed for worldwide coverage, high reliability, and compliance with privacy regulations, supporting a wide range of use cases from mapping to logistics and location-based services.

Key Features

Forward and Reverse Geocoding Convert between addresses and geographic coordinates.

• Supports both address-to-coordinate (forward) and coordinate-to-address (reverse) lookups.
• Worldwide coverage using open data sources like OpenStreetMap.

Open Data and Permissive Licensing No vendor lock-in and flexible data usage.

• Results can be cached indefinitely and displayed on any map.
• Uses open data, allowing integration without restrictive licensing.

Scalable, High-Volume API Handles large and demanding workloads.

• Supports tens of millions of API requests per day.
• Enterprise options for 10M+ requests/day, custom formats, and dedicated infrastructure.

GDPR Compliance and Security Data privacy and secure operations.

• Redundant EU data centers, fully GDPR compliant.
• All API requests use 256-bit SSL encryption.

Reliable and Supported Stable, well-supported service.

• Independently monitored uptime and responsive customer support.
• Corporate member of the OpenStreetMap Foundation and active in the open data community.

Benefits

Global, Reliable Geocoding Consistent, accurate results for any location.

• Worldwide coverage with continual updates from open data sources.
• High availability and independently monitored uptime.

Cost-Effective and Predictable Affordable for all scales of use.

• Transparent, predictable pricing with no hidden fees.
• No vendor lock-in; cache results as long as needed.

Flexible Integration Easy to use and integrate into any workflow.

• Simple API with support for custom formats and high-volume needs.
• Display results on any mapping platform.