Drupal.org vs OpenSanctions
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Drupal.org vs OpenSanctions: common questions
Which is more reliable, Drupal.org or OpenSanctions?
Both are neck-and-neck — Drupal.org and OpenSanctions each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.
Which is faster, Drupal.org or OpenSanctions?
OpenSanctions has the lower median latency in our checks — Drupal.org responds in 1006 ms versus OpenSanctions at 387 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.
Do Drupal.org and OpenSanctions need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Drupal.org is callable with no signup, and OpenSanctions is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Drupal.org and OpenSanctions from the browser?
Yes — both Drupal.org and OpenSanctions send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.
Are Drupal.org and OpenSanctions free for commercial use?
Drupal.org has unclear commercial terms, and OpenSanctions has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.