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Black History Facts vs OpenSanctions

If you need a Open Data API that's easy to integrate, go with OpenSanctions.

Black History Facts

Contribute or search one of the largest black history fact databases on the web

OpenSanctions

Data on international sanctions, crime and politically exposed persons

Black History Facts

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use

OpenSanctions

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
FeatureBlack History FactsOpenSanctions
AuthenticationapiKeyNone
HTTPSYesYes
CORSYesYes

When to use which?

OpenSanctions is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication.