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FIRST News API vs RuntimeBuzz Article API

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

APIFIRST News APIHEALTHY85RuntimeBuzz Article APIHEALTHY93
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms780539
P95 · ms15951222
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

FIRST News API vs RuntimeBuzz Article API: common questions

Which is more reliable, FIRST News API or RuntimeBuzz Article API?

Both are neck-and-neck — FIRST News API and RuntimeBuzz Article 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 RuntimeBuzz Article API?

RuntimeBuzz Article API has the lower median latency in our checks — FIRST News API responds in 780 ms versus RuntimeBuzz Article API at 539 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 RuntimeBuzz Article API need an API key?

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

Can I call FIRST News API and RuntimeBuzz Article API from the browser?

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

Are FIRST News API and RuntimeBuzz Article API free for commercial use?

FIRST News API has unclear commercial terms, and RuntimeBuzz Article 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.