Baidu API Store vs OpenSanctions
If you need a Open Data API that's easy to integrate, go with OpenSanctions.
Baidu API Store
Baidu's API marketplace — wide range of Chinese data APIs with SDKs. Partially free
OpenSanctions
Data on international sanctions, crime and politically exposed persons
Baidu API Store
- No authentication required
- No HTTPS support
OpenSanctions
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
| Feature | Baidu API Store | OpenSanctions |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | None |
| HTTPS | No | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Yes |
When to use which?
OpenSanctions works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps. OpenSanctions supports HTTPS, which is required for production deployments and secure data handling.