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FIRST News API vs Free Public APIs API

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

APIFIRST News APIHEALTHY85Free Public APIs APIHEALTHY88
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms780878
P95 · ms15952419
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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FIRST News API vs Free Public APIs API: common questions

Which is more reliable, FIRST News API or Free Public APIs API?

Both are neck-and-neck — FIRST News API and Free Public APIs 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, FIRST News API or Free Public APIs API?

FIRST News API has the lower median latency in our checks — FIRST News API responds in 780 ms versus Free Public APIs API at 878 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 FIRST News API and Free Public APIs API need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — FIRST News API is callable with no signup, and Free Public APIs API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call FIRST News API and Free Public APIs API from the browser?

Yes — both FIRST News API and Free Public APIs 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 FIRST News API and Free Public APIs API free for commercial use?

FIRST News API has unclear commercial terms, and Free Public APIs 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.