# Looking for an alternative to Google Maps geocoding?

## Tired of over-spending for geocoding?

## Using open data via OpenCage can significantly reduce your costs

### The benefits of Open Data

- Use data wherever you like
- Store it as long as you need
- Benefit from continual fixes of the crowd

With Google Maps none of this is possible

 ![map](https://assets.opencagedata.com/assets/icon_map-bf12bf4e2fc1a10efa8d72826dac2aba98439e891dd98e4ce9a687bc035a6392.png "map")  
[Learn more](https://opencagedata.com/why-use-open-data)

 ![Robert Theml](https://assets.opencagedata.com/assets/testimonials/roberttheml-b0b865a8b7ada183ac280d3b631b36ba673d1887a686240a5e5f8d7d9de1b804.jpg "Robert Theml, Director, SIXT Share")
Using open data has many benefits, doing it via OpenCage means one less thing for us to maintain.
**Robert Theml** · Director · [SIXT Share](https://www.sixt.de/en/share/)

### Stop Over-Spending

Why pay 10-20x more than you need to?

We offer affordable, predictable pricing, with no long-term commitment required.

And we'll actually answer your mails when you have a question.

 ![pricing](https://assets.opencagedata.com/assets/icon_pricing-358d8f692b2bcafa3f612c099291c581ff4020217b2d6fdbb0607a2b3877157b.png "pricing")  
[Detailed price comparison](https://opencagedata.com/reducing-your-google-geocoding-costs)

### Technical differences

Google offers a great geocoder, no doubt. But it's one of many, many different geospatial services they provide. Their APIs get complicated fast.

We focus purely on geocoding.

Our API is simpler and focused, and we have SDKs for 40+ languages to make the transition straight-forward.

 ![pros and cons](https://assets.opencagedata.com/assets/icon_pros_and_cons-92d2dd0db333b54f9f2b43ac1c23dd10bb038058ffc90e31d341dbd096f6f2ac.png "pros and cons")  
[Technical Migration Guide](https://opencagedata.com/guides/how-to-switch-from-google-maps-geocoding)

#### Comparing geocoding services?

See our [Geocoding Buyer's Guide](https://opencagedata.com/guides/how-to-compare-and-test-geocoding-services) for a full list of all the factors to consider.

### Feature Comparison

|   | **OpenCage geocoding** | **Google Maps geocoding** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **forward geocoding** | yes | yes |
| **reverse geocoding** | yes | yes |
| **data: worldwide coverage** | yes | yes |
| **data: can be stored (cached) forever** | yes | no |
| **data: can be shown on any map** | yes | no |
| **data: can be corrected** | yes | no |
| **data: annotations** timezones, FIPS codes, NUTS codes and [many more](https://opencagedata.com/api#annotations) | yes | no |
| **privacy: can turn off query logging** | yes | no |

### Frequently Asked Questions

Is there and easy way to test OpenCage?

Yes, try [our demo page](https://opencagedata.com/demo), or register for a free-trial (requires just an email, takes 1 min).

Does OpenCage require a long-term commitment?

No, cancel whenever you like for any reason.

Can I use OpenCage and Google?

Yes. Many customers do this as a way to significantly reduce their costs. [Read our guide](https://opencagedata.com/guides/using-opencage-together-with-other-geocoding-services).

### Satisfied OpenCage Customers

- [CallPass](https://callpass.com)
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- [Sixt](https://www.sixt.com)
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- [stuart](https://stuart.com)
- [Telit](https://www.telit.com)
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- [Vimcar](https://vimcar.de)