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Archive.org vs GNews

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIArchive.orgNEW—GNewsNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified (rights vary per item)Unverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Archive.org vs GNews: common questions

Which is more reliable, Archive.org or GNews?

On our scheduled checks, GNews leads on measured uptime — Archive.org at —% versus GNews at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do Archive.org and GNews need an API key?

Archive.org needs no key, while GNews requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Archive.org first.

Can I call Archive.org and GNews from the browser?

Yes — both Archive.org and GNews send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.

Are Archive.org and GNews free for commercial use?

Archive.org has unclear commercial terms, and GNews 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.