# Looking for an alternative to Mapbox geocoding?

## Stop overspending — open data via OpenCage costs a fraction of Mapbox

 ![pros and cons](https://assets.opencagedata.com/assets/icon_pros_and_cons-92d2dd0db333b54f9f2b43ac1c23dd10bb038058ffc90e31d341dbd096f6f2ac.png "pros and cons")

### Overview

Geocoding is one of many, many different geospatial services Mapbox provides.

We focus purely on geocoding.

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

[Try our demo page](https://opencagedata.com/demo)

 ![Lars Boesen, Founder, MileCatcher](https://assets.opencagedata.com/assets/testimonials/larsboesen-82838b42671171c559b06924ed697fd33ad6273bbe2cd8b0840c54d65ed4af49.png "Lars Boesen, Founder, MileCatcher")
Great value for money, and a responsive team. OpenCage has been a reliable partner as we've grown MileCatcher.
**Lars Boesen** · Founder · [MileCatcher](https://milecatcher.com)

 ![pricing](https://assets.opencagedata.com/assets/icon_pricing-358d8f692b2bcafa3f612c099291c581ff4020217b2d6fdbb0607a2b3877157b.png "pricing")

### Stop Overspending

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

We offer affordable, predictable pricing, with no long-term commitment required, and all the benefits of using open data.

[See OpenCage pricing](https://opencagedata.com/pricing)

#### 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.

 ![map](https://assets.opencagedata.com/assets/icon_map-bf12bf4e2fc1a10efa8d72826dac2aba98439e891dd98e4ce9a687bc035a6392.png "map")

### The benefits of Open Data

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

Mapbox allows you to store geocoding data only if you pay for their much more expensive "permanent" geocoding.

[Why open data](https://opencagedata.com/why-use-open-data)

### Feature Comparison

|   | **OpenCage geocoding** | **Mapbox geocoding** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **forward geocoding** | yes | yes |
| **reverse geocoding** | yes | yes |
| **data: worldwide coverage** | yes | yes |
| **data: can be stored (cached) forever** | yes | only if you pay much more |
| **data: can be shown on any map** | yes | no |
| **data: annotations** timezones, FIPS codes, NUTS codes and [many more](https://opencagedata.com/api#annotations) | yes | no |

### Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an 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 Mapbox?

Yes. Some customers use multiple services as a way to significantly reduce their costs. As an example read our [guide to using OpenCage and Google](https://opencagedata.com/guides/using-opencage-together-with-other-geocoding-services). The principle holds just as well with Mapbox or others.

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