CIRCL CVE Search vs GNews
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
CIRCL CVE Search vs GNews: common questions
Which is more reliable, CIRCL CVE Search or GNews?
On our scheduled checks, GNews leads on measured uptime — CIRCL CVE Search 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 CIRCL CVE Search and GNews need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — CIRCL CVE Search uses an API key and GNews uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.
Can I call CIRCL CVE Search and GNews from the browser?
Yes — both CIRCL CVE Search 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 CIRCL CVE Search and GNews free for commercial use?
CIRCL CVE Search 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.