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Mediastack vs Noozra

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

APIMediastackHEALTHY93NoozraHEALTHY72
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms449612
P95 · ms1356952
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified (aggregated RSS headlines)
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree tier available (pricing tiers published at /api/pricing)
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Mediastack vs Noozra: common questions

Which is more reliable, Mediastack or Noozra?

Both are neck-and-neck — Mediastack and Noozra each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, Mediastack or Noozra?

Mediastack has the lower median latency in our checks — Mediastack responds in 449 ms versus Noozra at 612 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.

Do Mediastack and Noozra need an API key?

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

Can I call Mediastack and Noozra from the browser?

Only Noozra 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 Noozra free for commercial use?

Mediastack has unclear commercial terms, and Noozra 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.