New York Times vs NewsData
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
New York Times vs NewsData: common questions
Which is more reliable, New York Times or NewsData?
On our scheduled checks, NewsData leads on measured uptime — New York Times 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 New York Times and NewsData need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — New York Times 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 New York Times and NewsData from the browser?
Yes — both New York Times and NewsData 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 New York Times and NewsData free for commercial use?
New York Times 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.