GNews vs NewsData
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
GNews vs NewsData: common questions
Which is more reliable, GNews or NewsData?
On our scheduled checks, NewsData leads on measured uptime — GNews at —% versus NewsData 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 NewsData need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — GNews uses an API key and NewsData 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 NewsData from the browser?
Yes — both GNews and NewsData 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 NewsData free for commercial use?
GNews has unclear commercial terms, and NewsData 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.