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Geocoding
OpenStreetMap logo

OpenStreetMap

Navigation, geolocation and geographical data.

OpenStreetMap API is a free Geocoding API that requires OAuth authentication, is only available over HTTP and has unconfirmed CORS support.

Authentication
OAuth
HTTPS
No
CORS
Unknown
Category
Geocoding
Visit documentation ↗wiki.openstreetmap.org

About OpenStreetMap Wiki

Provider
OpenStreetMap Wiki
Website
wiki.openstreetmap.org ↗

Details from wiki.openstreetmap.org.

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OpenStreetMap API alternatives

openrouteservice.org logo

openrouteservice.org

Directions, POIs, isochrones, geocoding (+reverse), elevation, and more

apiKeyHTTPSCORS ?
ParcelGPS logo

ParcelGPS

European cadastral parcels by reference or point: coordinates, area, land use and geometry

apiKeyHTTPSCORS
OpenCage logo

OpenCage

Forward and reverse geocoding using open data

apiKeyHTTPSCORS
Pinball Map logo

Pinball Map

A crowdsourced map of public pinball machines

No authHTTPSCORS
Open Topo Data logo

Open Topo Data

Elevation and ocean depth for a latitude and longitude

No authHTTPSNo CORS
PontoFato logo

PontoFato

Brazilian postal codes (CEP) with IBGE coordinates, addresses and the companies registered there

No authHTTPSNo CORS

OpenStreetMap API FAQ

Who provides the OpenStreetMap API?

The OpenStreetMap API is provided by OpenStreetMap Wiki (wiki.openstreetmap.org).

Is the OpenStreetMap API free?

Yes. The OpenStreetMap API is listed in the Geocoding category of the public-apis directory, which only includes APIs that are free or have a free tier. Check its documentation for rate limits and paid plans.

Does the OpenStreetMap API require an API key?

Yes. The OpenStreetMap API uses OAuth authentication, so you need to register for credentials before making requests.

Can I call the OpenStreetMap API from the browser?

CORS support for the OpenStreetMap API is unknown. Test a request from the browser, and fall back to a server-side call if it is blocked.

Does the OpenStreetMap API support HTTPS?

No. The OpenStreetMap API is only available over plain HTTP, which browsers block on HTTPS sites. Call it from a server instead.