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GitHub Contribution Chart Generator vs OpenSanctions

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIGitHub Contribution Chart GeneratorHEALTHY68OpenSanctionsHEALTHY94
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d79.4%100%
Uptime · 30d85.0%100%
P50 · ms4374387
P95 · ms49924183
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified (derived from public GitHub profile data)Unverified
Free tierFree — no keyFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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GitHub Contribution Chart Generator vs OpenSanctions: common questions

Which is more reliable, GitHub Contribution Chart Generator or OpenSanctions?

On our scheduled checks, OpenSanctions leads on measured uptime — GitHub Contribution Chart Generator at 79.4% versus OpenSanctions at 100% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Which is faster, GitHub Contribution Chart Generator or OpenSanctions?

OpenSanctions has the lower median latency in our checks — GitHub Contribution Chart Generator responds in 4374 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 GitHub Contribution Chart Generator and OpenSanctions need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — GitHub Contribution Chart Generator 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 GitHub Contribution Chart Generator and OpenSanctions from the browser?

Only OpenSanctions is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. GitHub Contribution Chart Generator needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are GitHub Contribution Chart Generator and OpenSanctions free for commercial use?

GitHub Contribution Chart Generator 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.