Archive.org vs OpenSanctions
If you need a Open Data API that's easy to integrate, go with OpenSanctions.
Archive.org
The Internet Archive
OpenSanctions
Data on international sanctions, crime and politically exposed persons
Archive.org
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- No CORS support
OpenSanctions
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
| Feature | Archive.org | OpenSanctions |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | No | Yes |
When to use which?
OpenSanctions works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.