Photon

Fast geocoder built for OpenStreetMap data

About Photon

Photon is a geocoding API that turns place names into coordinates using OpenStreetMap data, optimized for fast autocomplete search. It runs on your own server or home hardware, so your data stays under your control instead of depending on a third-party cloud service. That makes it a practical fit for homelab users, small teams, and organizations that value privacy, ownership, and predictable costs over time.

Photon key facts

Category: Developer Tools
Pricing: Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Focus areas: geocoding, search, maps, api
Official site: photon.komoot.io

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