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Datamuse vs NewsData

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

APIDatamuseHEALTHY94NewsDataDEAD0
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d92.2%0.0%
Uptime · 30d86.7%0.0%
P50 · ms180—
P95 · ms926—
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — 200 credits/day
Rate limitUnpublished200 credits/day on free plan
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Datamuse vs NewsData: common questions

Which is more reliable, Datamuse or NewsData?

On our scheduled checks, Datamuse leads on measured uptime — Datamuse at 92.2% versus NewsData at 0.0% 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 Datamuse and NewsData need an API key?

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

Can I call Datamuse and NewsData from the browser?

Only NewsData is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Datamuse needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Datamuse and NewsData free for commercial use?

Datamuse has unclear commercial terms, and NewsData 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.