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Microlink.io vs World News API

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

APIMicrolink.ioNEW—World News APINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseN/A — returns metadata extracted from the URL you passUnverified
Free tierFree tier — no key required (Pro plans need a key)Free — 50 API points/day
Rate limitFree tier is rate-limited per day (see pricing)50 points/day on free plan
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Microlink.io vs World News API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Microlink.io or World News API?

On our scheduled checks, World News API leads on measured uptime — Microlink.io at —% versus World News API 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 Microlink.io and World News API need an API key?

Microlink.io needs no key, while World News API requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Microlink.io first.

Can I call Microlink.io and World News API from the browser?

Yes — both Microlink.io and World News API 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 Microlink.io and World News API free for commercial use?

Microlink.io has unclear commercial terms, and World News API 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.