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Callook.info vs World News API

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

APICallook.infoNEW—World News APINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified (data from public FCC ULS records)Unverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — 50 API points/day
Rate limitUnpublished50 points/day on free plan
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Callook.info vs World News API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Callook.info or World News API?

On our scheduled checks, World News API leads on measured uptime — Callook.info at —% versus World News API 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 Callook.info and World News API need an API key?

Callook.info needs no key, while World News API requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Callook.info first.

Can I call Callook.info and World News API from the browser?

Yes — both Callook.info and World News API 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 Callook.info and World News API free for commercial use?

Callook.info has unclear commercial terms, and World News API 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.