French Business API vs NewsCatcher
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
French Business API vs NewsCatcher: common questions
Which is more reliable, French Business API or NewsCatcher?
On our scheduled checks, NewsCatcher leads on measured uptime — French Business API at —% versus NewsCatcher 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 French Business API and NewsCatcher need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — French Business API uses an API key and NewsCatcher uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.
Can I call French Business API and NewsCatcher from the browser?
Only French Business API is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. NewsCatcher needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are French Business API and NewsCatcher free for commercial use?
French Business API has unclear commercial terms, and NewsCatcher 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.