Is your free client-side reverse geocoding offer here to stay?

Yes. BigDataCloud is committed to keeping the free client-side Reverse Geocoding API free. The free tier works because client-side calls provide us with anonymised GPS-to-IP pairings that help improve our geolocation accuracy — it's a genuine exchange of value, not a loss leader.

We have no plans to remove or monetise the free client-side tier. For details on how it works and what the fair use requirements are, see the Fair Use Policy.