New York Times vs NewsCatcher
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
New York Times vs NewsCatcher: common questions
Which is more reliable, New York Times or NewsCatcher?
On our scheduled checks, NewsCatcher leads on measured uptime — New York Times at —% versus NewsCatcher 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 New York Times and NewsCatcher need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — New York Times uses an API key and NewsCatcher 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 New York Times and NewsCatcher from the browser?
Only New York Times is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. NewsCatcher needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are New York Times and NewsCatcher free for commercial use?
New York Times has unclear commercial terms, and NewsCatcher 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.