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OpenSanctions vs Web of Science API Expanded

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

APIOpenSanctionsHEALTHY94Web of Science API ExpandedHEALTHY88
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%99.02%
Uptime · 30d100%98.3%
P50 · ms387787
P95 · ms41831985
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

OpenSanctions vs Web of Science API Expanded: common questions

Which is more reliable, OpenSanctions or Web of Science API Expanded?

On our scheduled checks, OpenSanctions leads on measured uptime — OpenSanctions at 100% versus Web of Science API Expanded at 99.02% 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 Web of Science API Expanded?

OpenSanctions has the lower median latency in our checks — OpenSanctions responds in 387 ms versus Web of Science API Expanded at 787 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 Web of Science API Expanded need an API key?

OpenSanctions needs no key, while Web of Science API Expanded requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for OpenSanctions first.

Can I call OpenSanctions and Web of Science API Expanded from the browser?

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

Are OpenSanctions and Web of Science API Expanded free for commercial use?

OpenSanctions has unclear commercial terms, and Web of Science API Expanded 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.