Head to head
Mapbox vs OpenCage
As a maps & geocoding API, Mapbox rates higher on the APIbenchmarks Index, 88.8 to 74.8, a 14-point gap. Here is how they compare on each criterion.
Criterion by criterion
| Criterion | Mapbox | OpenCage |
|---|---|---|
| Documentation & DX | ||
| Reliability | ||
| Ecosystem & SDKs | ||
| Accessibility | ||
| APIbenchmarks Index | 88.8 | 74.8 |
Specifications
| Mapbox | OpenCage | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Customizable maps & nav SDKs | Pure forward/reverse geocoding |
| Free tier | 50k web map loads/mo + free geocoding tier | 2,500 req/day (free trial) |
| Pricing | Per 1k req / MAU-based | Per day req tier (subscription) |
| Official SDKs | 9 languages | 12 languages |
Is Mapbox better than OpenCage?
On the APIbenchmarks Index, Mapbox rates higher (88.8 vs 74.8). It leads on the four weighted criteria, but price is reported separately, so the best choice still depends on your budget.