OpenSanctions vs Yelp
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
OpenSanctions vs Yelp: common questions
Which is more reliable, OpenSanctions or Yelp?
Both are neck-and-neck — OpenSanctions and Yelp 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 Yelp?
Yelp has the lower median latency in our checks — OpenSanctions responds in 387 ms versus Yelp at 319 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 Yelp need an API key?
OpenSanctions needs no key, while Yelp requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for OpenSanctions first.
Can I call OpenSanctions and Yelp from the browser?
Only OpenSanctions is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Yelp needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are OpenSanctions and Yelp free for commercial use?
OpenSanctions has unclear commercial terms, and Yelp 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.