Open Streetmap MCP vs OpenStreetMap
A side-by-side look at the Open Streetmap MCP and OpenStreetMap 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 OpenStreetMap for location services as a local process. 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 OpenStreetMap when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Location Services domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You want tools like
geocode, reverse_geocode, route.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Location Services | Location Services |
| Quality signal | 55/100 · Good | 57/100 · Good |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| 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 | 2 |
| Directory activity | 4 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 12 | 11 |
| Full listing | View Open Streetmap MCP | View OpenStreetMap |
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
OpenStreetMap tools 11
geocodePlace name/address → coordinates (Nominatim or Photon)reverse_geocodeCoordinates → nearest addressrouteDistance and duration between 2+ waypoints, `foot`/`car`/`bike`; optional turn-by-turn summaryroute_matrixTravel time/distance from every origin to every destination in one calloptimize_routeBest visiting order for a set of stops (traveling-salesman, OSRM trip)isochroneReachable area within a time or distance budget (Valhalla, or ORS with key)find_nearby_poisPOIs around a location by category or raw OSM tag, sorted by distance (Overpass)poi_detailsFull OSM record of one element: opening hours, website, phone, …suggest_meeting_pointFair meeting venue for 2–8 people (balanced travel times)straight_line_distanceGreat-circle distance, computed offlinemap_linkopenstreetmap.org marker / directions links, computed offline
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"
]
}
}
}
OpenStreetMap
{
"mcpServers": {
"openstreetmap": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"osm-mcp"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Open Streetmap MCP is categorized under Location Services and uses a local stdio subprocess. OpenStreetMap belongs to Location Services and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Open Streetmap MCP for location services work and OpenStreetMap 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. OpenStreetMap 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 openstreetmap 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. OpenStreetMap has 57/100 (Good) with 0 views, 0 installs and 2 GitHub stars.