NewsCatcher vs ShopSavvy
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
NewsCatcher vs ShopSavvy: common questions
Which is more reliable, NewsCatcher or ShopSavvy?
Both are neck-and-neck — NewsCatcher and ShopSavvy each measure 0.0% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.
Do NewsCatcher and ShopSavvy need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — NewsCatcher uses an API key and ShopSavvy 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 NewsCatcher and ShopSavvy from the browser?
Only ShopSavvy 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 NewsCatcher and ShopSavvy free for commercial use?
NewsCatcher has unclear commercial terms, and ShopSavvy 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.