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NewsData vs TheNews API

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

APINewsDataNEW—TheNews APINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — 200 credits/dayFree tier — token required
Rate limit200 credits/day on free planUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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NewsData vs TheNews API: common questions

Which is more reliable, NewsData or TheNews API?

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

Both ask you to authenticate — NewsData uses an API key and TheNews API 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 and TheNews API from the browser?

Yes — both NewsData and TheNews API 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 TheNews API free for commercial use?

NewsData has unclear commercial terms, and TheNews API 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.