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Sanctions Screening API alternatives

Fuzzy name screening against OFAC, UN, EU and UK sanctions lists plus PEPs, with list versions. If it doesn't fit your project, here are the 10 best free Finance APIs to use instead in 2026, out of 111 in the directory.

For reference, Sanctions Screening API: 100% uptime (30 days) · HTTPS.

  1. 1Econdb logo

    Econdb API

    Online · 691 ms

    Download economic and shipping data using Python.

    • No API key needed
    • 100% uptime (30 days)
    • Returns JSON at its URL
    • Callable from the browser (CORS)
    No authHTTPSCORS
  2. 2Banking Access Index logo

    Banking Access Index API

    Online · 913 ms

    Which US business banking providers accept founders by country of residence, with sources.

    • No API key needed
    • 100% uptime (30 days)
    • Callable from the browser (CORS)
    • HTTPS
    No authHTTPSCORS
  3. 3Brainy Prices logo

    Brainy Prices API

    Online · 903 ms

    UAE living costs: KHDA fees, DLD rents, fuel, utilities, telecom and relocation, with dated sources.

    • No API key needed
    • 100% uptime (30 days)
    • Callable from the browser (CORS)
    • HTTPS
    No authHTTPSCORS
  4. 4EstimateTax logo

    EstimateTax API

    Online · 889 ms

    US federal, state and local income tax calculation for 2026, with the source of every figure.

    • No API key needed
    • 100% uptime (30 days)
    • Callable from the browser (CORS)
    • HTTPS
    No authHTTPSCORS
  5. 5FloorGuard logo

    FloorGuard API

    Online · 639 ms

    Sourced prop firm daily-loss and max-drawdown rules, plus a drawdown-room check.

    • No API key needed
    • 100% uptime (30 days)
    • Callable from the browser (CORS)
    • HTTPS
    No authHTTPSCORS
  6. 6FundBiz logo

    FundBiz API

    Online · 1101 ms

    UK specialty business finance lender terms, typical rates and decision times.

    • No API key needed
    • 100% uptime (30 days)
    • Callable from the browser (CORS)
    • HTTPS
    No authHTTPSCORS
  7. 7Futures Clock logo

    Futures Clock API

    Online · 815 ms

    Trading hours and session windows for 65 futures products on 16 global exchanges.

    • No API key needed
    • 100% uptime (30 days)
    • Callable from the browser (CORS)
    • HTTPS
    No authHTTPSCORS
  8. 8Grizzly Bulls logo

    Grizzly Bulls API

    Online · 1104 ms

    U.S. GDP, CPI, unemployment, and payroll history.

    • No API key needed
    • 100% uptime (30 days)
    • Callable from the browser (CORS)
    • HTTPS
    No authHTTPSCORS
  9. 9Helious logo

    Helious API

    Online · 942 ms

    US Treasury auction results with the tail and bidder split, plus scored economic releases.

    • No API key needed
    • 100% uptime (30 days)
    • Callable from the browser (CORS)
    • HTTPS
    No authHTTPSCORS
  10. 10India GST HSN & SAC logo

    India GST HSN & SAC API

    Online · 939 ms

    Indian GST HSN and SAC classification code lookup and search.

    • No API key needed
    • 100% uptime (30 days)
    • Callable from the browser (CORS)
    • HTTPS
    No authHTTPSCORS

Sanctions Screening API vs alternatives

Sanctions Screening API compared with its alternatives
APIAPI keyHTTPSCORSUptimeResponseRating
Sanctions Screening logoSanctions ScreeningRequiredYesNo100%871 msNot rated
Econdb logoEcondbNoYesYes100%691 msNot rated
Banking Access Index logoBanking Access IndexNoYesYes100%913 msNot rated
Brainy Prices logoBrainy PricesNoYesYes100%903 msNot rated
EstimateTax logoEstimateTaxNoYesYes100%889 msNot rated
FloorGuard logoFloorGuardNoYesYes100%639 msNot rated
FundBiz logoFundBizNoYesYes100%1101 msNot rated
Futures Clock logoFutures ClockNoYesYes100%815 msNot rated
Grizzly Bulls logoGrizzly BullsNoYesYes100%1104 msNot rated

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Sanctions Screening API alternatives FAQ

What is the best free alternative to the Sanctions Screening API in 2026?

The top-ranked free alternatives to the Sanctions Screening API are Econdb API, Banking Access Index API and Brainy Prices API, all in the Finance category. Rankings combine access (API key, HTTPS, CORS), daily uptime checks and developer ratings.

Is there a Sanctions Screening API alternative that doesn't need an API key?

Yes: Econdb API, Banking Access Index API and Brainy Prices API work without an API key, unlike the Sanctions Screening API, which uses apiKey authentication.

Is there a Sanctions Screening API alternative I can call from the browser?

Econdb API, Banking Access Index API and Brainy Prices API support CORS, so front-end JavaScript can call them directly.

How many Finance APIs are similar to the Sanctions Screening API?

The directory lists 103 other free Finance APIs. This page compares the top ones side by side.