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NewsAPI vs Octoparse Cloud

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

APINewsAPIREACHABLE—Octoparse CloudNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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NewsAPI vs Octoparse Cloud: common questions

Which is more reliable, NewsAPI or Octoparse Cloud?

On our scheduled checks, Octoparse Cloud leads on measured uptime — NewsAPI at —% versus Octoparse Cloud 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 NewsAPI and Octoparse Cloud need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — NewsAPI uses an API key and Octoparse Cloud 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 NewsAPI and Octoparse Cloud from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call NewsAPI and Octoparse Cloud from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are NewsAPI and Octoparse Cloud free for commercial use?

NewsAPI has unclear commercial terms, and Octoparse Cloud 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.