GNews vs New York Times
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
GNews vs New York Times: common questions
Which is more reliable, GNews or New York Times?
On our scheduled checks, New York Times leads on measured uptime — GNews at —% versus New York Times 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 New York Times need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — GNews uses an API key and New York Times 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 New York Times from the browser?
Yes — both GNews and New York Times send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.
Are GNews and New York Times free for commercial use?
GNews has unclear commercial terms, and New York Times 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.