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Mediastack vs NewsData

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

APIMediastackNEW—NewsDataNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree tier — 200 credits/day
Rate limitUnpublished200 credits/day on free plan
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Mediastack vs NewsData: common questions

Which is more reliable, Mediastack or NewsData?

On our scheduled checks, NewsData leads on measured uptime — Mediastack 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 Mediastack and NewsData need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — Mediastack 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 Mediastack and NewsData from the browser?

Only NewsData 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 Mediastack and NewsData free for commercial use?

Mediastack 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.