OpenSanctions vs Sofiaplan
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
OpenSanctions vs Sofiaplan: common questions
Which is more reliable, OpenSanctions or Sofiaplan?
Both are neck-and-neck — OpenSanctions and Sofiaplan 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, OpenSanctions or Sofiaplan?
OpenSanctions has the lower median latency in our checks — OpenSanctions responds in 387 ms versus Sofiaplan at 1666 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 OpenSanctions and Sofiaplan need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — OpenSanctions is callable with no signup, and Sofiaplan is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call OpenSanctions and Sofiaplan from the browser?
Only OpenSanctions is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Sofiaplan needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are OpenSanctions and Sofiaplan free for commercial use?
OpenSanctions has unclear commercial terms, and Sofiaplan 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.