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NewsData vs Urlbox API

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

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

Which is more reliable, NewsData or Urlbox API?

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

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

Only NewsData is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Urlbox API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are NewsData and Urlbox API free for commercial use?

NewsData has unclear commercial terms, and Urlbox 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.