NewsData vs RSS2JSON

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms
P95 · ms
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — 200 credits/dayFree — limits not published
Rate limit200 credits/day on free planUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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NewsData vs RSS2JSON: common questions

Which is more reliable, NewsData or RSS2JSON?

On our scheduled checks, RSS2JSON leads on measured uptime — NewsData at —% versus RSS2JSON 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 RSS2JSON need an API key?

RSS2JSON needs no key, while NewsData requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for RSS2JSON first.

Can I call NewsData and RSS2JSON from the browser?

Yes — both NewsData and RSS2JSON 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 RSS2JSON free for commercial use?

NewsData has unclear commercial terms, and RSS2JSON 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.