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Drupal.org vs NewsData

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

APIDrupal.orgNEW—NewsDataNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
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

Drupal.org vs NewsData: common questions

Which is more reliable, Drupal.org or NewsData?

On our scheduled checks, NewsData leads on measured uptime — Drupal.org at —% versus NewsData 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 Drupal.org and NewsData need an API key?

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

Can I call Drupal.org and NewsData from the browser?

Yes — both Drupal.org and NewsData 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 Drupal.org and NewsData free for commercial use?

Drupal.org 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.