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FIRST News API vs Yelp

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

APIFIRST News APINEW—YelpNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
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?

On our scheduled checks, Yelp leads on measured uptime — FIRST News API at —% versus Yelp 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 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.