OpenSanctions vs Umeå Open Data
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
OpenSanctions vs Umeå Open Data: common questions
Which is more reliable, OpenSanctions or Umeå Open Data?
On our scheduled checks, OpenSanctions leads on measured uptime — OpenSanctions at 100% versus Umeå Open Data at 89.2% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Which is faster, OpenSanctions or Umeå Open Data?
OpenSanctions has the lower median latency in our checks — OpenSanctions responds in 387 ms versus Umeå Open Data at 1445 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 Umeå Open Data need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — OpenSanctions is callable with no signup, and Umeå Open Data is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call OpenSanctions and Umeå Open Data from the browser?
Yes — both OpenSanctions and Umeå Open Data 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 Umeå Open Data free for commercial use?
OpenSanctions has unclear commercial terms, and Umeå Open Data 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.