OpenSanctions vs Florida Man
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
OpenSanctions vs Florida Man: common questions
Which is more reliable, OpenSanctions or Florida Man?
On our scheduled checks, Florida Man leads on measured uptime — OpenSanctions at —% versus Florida Man 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 OpenSanctions and Florida Man need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — OpenSanctions is callable with no signup, and Florida Man is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call OpenSanctions and Florida Man from the browser?
Yes — both OpenSanctions and Florida Man 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 OpenSanctions and Florida Man free for commercial use?
OpenSanctions has unclear commercial terms, and Florida Man allows commercial use on its free tier. 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.