Open Scholarships vs OpenSanctions
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Open Scholarships vs OpenSanctions: common questions
Which is more reliable, Open Scholarships or OpenSanctions?
On our scheduled checks, OpenSanctions leads on measured uptime — Open Scholarships 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 Open Scholarships and OpenSanctions need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Open Scholarships 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 Open Scholarships and OpenSanctions from the browser?
Yes — both Open Scholarships 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 Open Scholarships and OpenSanctions free for commercial use?
Open Scholarships 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.