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FIRST News API vs Yelp

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

APIFIRST News APIHEALTHY85YelpHEALTHY96
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms780319
P95 · ms15952145
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

FIRST News API vs Yelp: common questions

Which is more reliable, FIRST News API or Yelp?

Both are neck-and-neck — FIRST News API and Yelp 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 Yelp?

Yelp has the lower median latency in our checks — FIRST News API responds in 780 ms versus Yelp at 319 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 Yelp need an API key?

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

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

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

Are FIRST News API and Yelp free for commercial use?

FIRST News API has unclear commercial terms, and Yelp 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.