Alternatives to OSMNames
OSMNames: Open-source geocoder and downloadable place names data from OpenStreetMap. 8 products similar to OSMNames, compared on pricing, free tier, API, MCP server, SDK and open source. 8 of 8 have a free tier, 8 of 8 have an API, 2 of 8 offer an MCP server, 1 of 8 is open source.
- Nominatim
Open-source geocoding with OpenStreetMap data
- OpenCage Geocoding API
Forward and reverse geocoding API powered by open data
- Mapbox
APIs and SDKs for maps, location search, turn-by-turn navigation, and geospatial data in mobile or web apps.
- GeoKeo
Geocoding API for forward and reverse search
- GraphHopper Directions API
Directions API with worldwide OpenStreetMap data and route optimization
- LocationIQ
Geocoding, maps, and routing APIs positioned as a lower-cost alternative to Google Maps.
- Positionstack
Forward and reverse geocoding REST API covering 2+ billion global places and addresses
- Geoapify
Location platform providing maps, geocoding, routing, and places APIs
Side by side
| Product | Pricing | Free tier | API | MCP server | SDK | Open source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSMNames | Free | yes | yes | no | no | yes |
| Nominatim | Free | yes | yes | no | no | yes |
| OpenCage Geocoding API | Freemium | yes | yes | yes | yes | no |
| Mapbox | Usage-based | yes | yes | no | yes | no |
| GeoKeo | Freemium | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| GraphHopper Directions API | Freemium · from 0 | yes | yes | no | yes | — |
| LocationIQ | Freemium · from $0 | yes | yes | no | — | no |
| Positionstack | Freemium | yes | yes | no | — | no |
| Geoapify | Freemium | yes | yes | yes | yes | no |
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