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Mediastack vs Nobel Prize

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

APIMediastackNEW—Nobel PrizeNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree — no key
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Mediastack vs Nobel Prize: common questions

Which is more reliable, Mediastack or Nobel Prize?

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

Nobel Prize needs no key, while Mediastack requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Nobel Prize first.

Can I call Mediastack and Nobel Prize from the browser?

Only Nobel Prize 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 Nobel Prize free for commercial use?

Mediastack has unclear commercial terms, and Nobel Prize 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.