NewsData.io News API vs ScrapingAnt
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
NewsData.io News API vs ScrapingAnt: common questions
Which is more reliable, NewsData.io News API or ScrapingAnt?
On our scheduled checks, NewsData.io News API leads on measured uptime — NewsData.io News API at 100% versus ScrapingAnt at 0.0% 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 NewsData.io News API and ScrapingAnt need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — NewsData.io News API uses an API key and ScrapingAnt 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 NewsData.io News API and ScrapingAnt from the browser?
Only ScrapingAnt is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. NewsData.io News API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are NewsData.io News API and ScrapingAnt free for commercial use?
NewsData.io News API has unclear commercial terms, and ScrapingAnt 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.