OpenSanctions vs WhatIsMyIP API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
OpenSanctions vs WhatIsMyIP API: common questions
Which is more reliable, OpenSanctions or WhatIsMyIP API?
Both are neck-and-neck — OpenSanctions and WhatIsMyIP API 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 WhatIsMyIP API?
WhatIsMyIP API has the lower median latency in our checks — OpenSanctions responds in 387 ms versus WhatIsMyIP API at 227 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 WhatIsMyIP API need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — OpenSanctions is callable with no signup, and WhatIsMyIP API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call OpenSanctions and WhatIsMyIP API from the browser?
Yes — both OpenSanctions and WhatIsMyIP API 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 WhatIsMyIP API free for commercial use?
OpenSanctions has unclear commercial terms, and WhatIsMyIP API 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.