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GNews vs Mediastack

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

APIGNewsNEW—MediastackNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree tier — key may be required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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GNews vs Mediastack: common questions

Which is more reliable, GNews or Mediastack?

On our scheduled checks, Mediastack leads on measured uptime — GNews at —% versus Mediastack 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 GNews and Mediastack need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — GNews uses an API key and Mediastack 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 GNews and Mediastack from the browser?

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

Are GNews and Mediastack free for commercial use?

GNews has unclear commercial terms, and Mediastack 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.