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Geocoding
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Open Topo Data

Elevation and ocean depth for a latitude and longitude.

Open Topo Data API is a free Geocoding API that requires no API key, is served over HTTPS and does not support CORS, so it should be called from a server.

Authentication
None required
HTTPS
Yes
CORS
No
Category
Geocoding
Visit documentation ↗www.opentopodata.org

About Open Topo Data

Open DEM server.

Provider
Open Topo Data
Website
opentopodata.org ↗

Details from opentopodata.org.

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Open Topo Data API alternatives

OnWater logo

OnWater

Determine if a lat/lon is on water or land

No authHTTPSCORS ?
OpenCage logo

OpenCage

Forward and reverse geocoding using open data

apiKeyHTTPSCORS
One Map, Singapore logo

One Map, Singapore

Singapore Land Authority REST API services for Singapore addresses

apiKeyHTTPSCORS ?
openrouteservice.org logo

openrouteservice.org

Directions, POIs, isochrones, geocoding (+reverse), elevation, and more

apiKeyHTTPSCORS ?
Nominatim logo

Nominatim

Provides worldwide forward / reverse geocoding

No authHTTPSCORS
OpenStreetMap logo

OpenStreetMap

Navigation, geolocation and geographical data

OAuthNo HTTPSCORS ?

Open Topo Data API FAQ

Who provides the Open Topo Data API?

The Open Topo Data API is provided by Open Topo Data (opentopodata.org). Open DEM server.

Is the Open Topo Data API free?

Yes. The Open Topo Data API is listed in the Geocoding category of the public-apis directory, which only includes APIs that are free or have a free tier. Check its documentation for rate limits and paid plans.

Does the Open Topo Data API require an API key?

No. The Open Topo Data API requires no authentication, so you can start making requests without signing up.

Can I call the Open Topo Data API from the browser?

Not directly. The Open Topo Data API does not allow CORS, so call it from a server, serverless function or proxy instead of front-end JavaScript.

Does the Open Topo Data API support HTTPS?

Yes. The Open Topo Data API is served over HTTPS, so it's safe to use in production.