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Eden vs FIRST News API

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

APIEdenREACHABLE100FIRST News APIHEALTHY85
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms475780
P95 · ms9261595
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Eden vs FIRST News API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Eden or FIRST News API?

Both are neck-and-neck — Eden and FIRST News API each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, Eden or FIRST News API?

Eden has the lower median latency in our checks — Eden responds in 475 ms versus FIRST News API at 780 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.

Do Eden and FIRST News API need an API key?

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

Can I call Eden and FIRST News API from the browser?

Yes — both Eden and FIRST 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 Eden and FIRST News API free for commercial use?

Eden has unclear commercial terms, and FIRST 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.