Florida Man vs OpenSanctions
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Florida Man vs OpenSanctions: common questions
Which is more reliable, Florida Man or OpenSanctions?
On our scheduled checks, OpenSanctions leads on measured uptime — Florida Man at —% versus OpenSanctions at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Do Florida Man and OpenSanctions need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Florida Man 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 Florida Man and OpenSanctions from the browser?
Yes — both Florida Man 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 Florida Man and OpenSanctions free for commercial use?
Florida Man allows commercial use on its free tier, 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.