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OkSurf vs OpenSanctions

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

APIOkSurfNEW—OpenSanctionsNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

OkSurf vs OpenSanctions: common questions

Which is more reliable, OkSurf or OpenSanctions?

On our scheduled checks, OpenSanctions leads on measured uptime — OkSurf 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 OkSurf and OpenSanctions need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — OkSurf 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 OkSurf and OpenSanctions from the browser?

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

Are OkSurf and OpenSanctions free for commercial use?

OkSurf 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.