My IP API vs OpenSanctions
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
My IP API vs OpenSanctions: common questions
Which is more reliable, My IP API or OpenSanctions?
Both are neck-and-neck — My IP API 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, My IP API or OpenSanctions?
My IP API has the lower median latency in our checks — My IP API responds in 306 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 My IP API and OpenSanctions need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — My IP API 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 My IP API and OpenSanctions from the browser?
Yes — both My IP API 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 My IP API and OpenSanctions free for commercial use?
My IP API 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.