Open Streetmap MCP vs Loc8n Geographic Data
A side-by-side look at the Open Streetmap MCP and Loc8n Geographic Data MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Open Streetmap MCP for location services work as a local process; choose Loc8n Geographic Data for location services over a hosted endpoint. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Open Streetmap MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Location Services domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
- You want tools like
geocode_address, reverse_geocode, find_nearby_places.
Choose Loc8n Geographic Data when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Location Services domain.
- You prefer a remote HTTP/SSE transport.
- You want tools like
lookup_zip_code, search_zip_codes_by_city, find_zip_codes_in_radius.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Location Services | Location Services |
| Quality signal | 55/100 · Good | 47/100 · Fair |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Remote HTTP/SSE |
| Auth | No auth required | Not declared |
| Pricing | Free | Not declared |
| Required env vars | None listed | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 229 | 0 |
| Directory activity | 4 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 12 | 23 |
| Full listing | View Open Streetmap MCP | View Loc8n Geographic Data |
Tools & capabilities
Open Streetmap MCP tools 12
geocode_addressConvert text to geographic coordinatesreverse_geocodeConvert coordinates to human-readable addressesfind_nearby_placesDiscover points of interest near a locationget_route_directionsGet turn-by-turn directions between locationssearch_categoryFind places of specific categories in an areasuggest_meeting_pointFind optimal meeting spots for multiple peopleexplore_areaGet comprehensive data about a neighborhoodfind_schools_nearbyLocate educational institutions near a specific locationanalyze_commuteCompare transportation options between home and workfind_ev_charging_stationsLocate EV charging infrastructure with filteringanalyze_neighborhoodEvaluate neighborhood livability for real estatefind_parking_facilitiesLocate parking options near a destination
Loc8n Geographic Data tools 23
lookup_zip_codeGet details for a ZIP code (city, county, state, coordinates)search_zip_codes_by_cityFind ZIP codes for a city/statefind_zip_codes_in_radiusFind ZIP codes within a radius of a pointcalculate_zip_code_distanceCalculate distance between two ZIP codessearch_areasSearch counties, states, or metro areas by nameget_demographicsFull demographic profile (population, income, education, etc.)get_demographics_categorySingle demographic category in detailget_demographics_trendYear-over-year demographic trendscompare_demographicsSide-by-side comparison of two areasget_fair_market_rentHUD Fair Market Rent by bedroom countget_fmr_trendFair Market Rent trends over timeget_mortgage_summaryHMDA mortgage origination summary- +11 more on the listing page
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
Open Streetmap MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"jagan-shanmugam-open-streetmap-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"osm-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}
Loc8n Geographic Data
{
"mcpServers": {
"loc8n-geographic-data": {
"url": "https://mcp.loc8n.com/sse?apiKey=YOUR_API_KEY"
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Open Streetmap MCP is categorized under Location Services and uses a local stdio subprocess. Loc8n Geographic Data belongs to Location Services and uses a remote HTTP/SSE transport. Pick Open Streetmap MCP for location services work and Loc8n Geographic Data for location services.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.
Open Streetmap MCP is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. Loc8n Geographic Data has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add jagan-shanmugam-open-streetmap-mcp and loc8n-geographic-data as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Open Streetmap MCP has a quality signal of 55/100 (Good) with 4 views, 0 installs and 229 GitHub stars. Loc8n Geographic Data has 47/100 (Fair) with 0 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars.