free-geocoding-and-maps
Free Geocoding and Maps — OpenStreetMap Nominatim
Geocode addresses to coordinates and reverse geocode coordinates to addresses using free OpenStreetMap Nominatim API. Privacy-respecting alternative to Google Maps API ($5-40/1000 requests).
Why This Replaces Paid Geocoding APIs
💰 Cost savings:
- ✅ 100% free — no API keys required
- ✅ No rate limits — generous 1 request/second for public instances
- ✅ Open source — self-hostable for unlimited usage
- ✅ Privacy-first — no tracking, no data collection
Perfect for AI agents that need:
- Address validation and geocoding
- Reverse geocoding (coordinates to address)
- Location search and mapping
- Geospatial data without Google Maps API costs
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