shipapis
StarSubmit an APISubmit API

News Plugin vs Plaid API

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

APINews PluginNEW—Plaid APINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

News Plugin vs Plaid API: common questions

Which is more reliable, News Plugin or Plaid API?

On our scheduled checks, Plaid API leads on measured uptime — News Plugin at —% versus Plaid 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 News Plugin and Plaid API need an API key?

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

Can I call News Plugin and Plaid API from the browser?

Only Plaid API is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. News Plugin needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are News Plugin and Plaid API free for commercial use?

News Plugin has unclear commercial terms, and Plaid 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.