NewsData vs Florida Man
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
NewsData vs Florida Man: common questions
Which is more reliable, NewsData or Florida Man?
On our scheduled checks, Florida Man leads on measured uptime — NewsData at —% versus Florida Man 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 NewsData and Florida Man need an API key?
Florida Man needs no key, while NewsData requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Florida Man first.
Can I call NewsData and Florida Man from the browser?
Yes — both NewsData and Florida Man 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 NewsData and Florida Man free for commercial use?
NewsData has unclear commercial terms, and Florida Man allows commercial use on its free tier. 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.