Geocoding API Alternatives

Discussions center on various geocoding services like Geocod.io, Pelias, OpenCage, and OpenStreetMap, comparing them to Google Geocoding in terms of cost, accuracy, features, and alternatives such as plus codes and mapcodes.

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aswanson Jul 1, 2008 View on HN

His geocoding api looks useful too.

crisopolis Mar 4, 2016 View on HN

Tell me the difference between this service and Google Geocoding, OpenCage, or OpenStreetMap?

ilaksh Jun 14, 2016 View on HN

I like mapcodes better: see mapcode.com

pr337h4m Apr 24, 2024 View on HN

Why not use plus codes? They're well-integrated into Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/pluscodes/

binarymax Sep 25, 2024 View on HN

Great project! Do you support geocoding with a nominatim api?

peterburkimsher Sep 16, 2019 View on HN

This is completely off-topic, but thank you for running geocode.xyz! I'm a very satisfied user :)

lpgauth Aug 23, 2008 View on HN

Still waiting for a reverse geocoding API from google... Please :)

Oras Mar 28, 2022 View on HN

Thank you. Do you recommend a service for better geo accuracy?

thecodemonkey Dec 10, 2014 View on HN

Hey,I'm one of the Geocod.io founders. I'm very interested in hearing about the features you're looking for and discuss data quality. Feel free to reach out here or at [email protected]

khandelwal Dec 17, 2010 View on HN

I use the geocoder. It's terms seemed less restrictive than Google's.