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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