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Octoparse Cloud vs OpenSanctions

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

APIOctoparse CloudHEALTHY80OpenSanctionsHEALTHY94
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms1422387
P95 · ms28824183
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Octoparse Cloud vs OpenSanctions: common questions

Which is more reliable, Octoparse Cloud or OpenSanctions?

Both are neck-and-neck — Octoparse Cloud 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, Octoparse Cloud or OpenSanctions?

OpenSanctions has the lower median latency in our checks — Octoparse Cloud responds in 1422 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 Octoparse Cloud and OpenSanctions need an API key?

OpenSanctions needs no key, while Octoparse Cloud requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for OpenSanctions first.

Can I call Octoparse Cloud and OpenSanctions from the browser?

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

Are Octoparse Cloud and OpenSanctions free for commercial use?

Octoparse Cloud 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.