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